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    Dell i9400 buying help!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Morrisadam, Feb 4, 2006.

  1. Morrisadam

    Morrisadam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey!
    I decided to buy this laptop.
    I want to use it for gaming.
    I dont know if the 512 Mb 533 MHz Dual channel is enough or i will need the 1 Gb 633 MHz but its 175 dollars more!!
    Or i can just buy in one of the store.
    If i can buy in one of the online store. Which one is the best for it?

    Thx.
    ;)
     
    Morrisadam, Feb 4, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes buy it elsewhere.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 4, 2006
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  3. Morrisadam

    Morrisadam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx.
    If i buy it elswher is it problem if i buy a seperate 1 Gb and replace one of the 256 Mb. Or i need to buy a Dual one (2x512)?
     
    Morrisadam, Feb 4, 2006
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, you can buy 2x256 now and replace with one with a single 1GB chip.
     
    Brian, Feb 4, 2006
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    Morrisadam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Installation in matched pairs of modules is recommended, please order quantity two. Although the memory may be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from installing in matched pairs of modules.

    This is what i found when i looked up in dell.com
    Do you think i can buy one 1Gb card and replace one of the 256 and it will work fine?
     
    Morrisadam, Feb 4, 2006
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    The performance increase for dual channel memory is small. The important thing is to get more memory.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 5, 2006
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    Thank you!
    I ll go for it. Bur first i havet order the notebook :p
     
    Morrisadam, Feb 5, 2006
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    Hello to everyone

    I am new to this site I am just tryin to configure my future Insp E1705, could you please help?

    In respect of installing a 1gb RAM with 256 existing module, could there be compatibility issues?

    One question that can seem stupid: I want to buy it with 6cell battery and then to buy additional 9 cell, it costs only 129 USD, when the upgrade from 6 to 9 is 99, not so much difference, and you get additional battery, but will it fit, is there any difference in size?
     
    raxx, Feb 6, 2006
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  9. Morrisadam

    Morrisadam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey!

    That was my question too about the 1Gb compatibility with the dell 256.

    I think you will make a good deal if you buy the extra 9 cell.
    I am not sure i think the 9 cell is a bit bigger at the buttom part.:dell:
     
    Morrisadam, Feb 6, 2006
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    The 9 cell has the same size as the standard battery and fits nicely in the bottom of the 9400, it is just a little heavier... (and it fits more cells in the module of course).
     
    Wesco, Feb 8, 2006
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