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    How is This RAM?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lilfazzl, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. lilfazzl

    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    lilfazzl, Apr 22, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    That should work, although if your current stick is >PC-4200 speed, you will be forced to run at the lower speed.
     
    Gautam, Apr 22, 2007
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    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    how can i tell what my current stick is? Its the one that came with the comp. thanks
     
    lilfazzl, Apr 22, 2007
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    CPU Z will tell you
     
    yuio, Apr 22, 2007
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    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    i checked with CPU Z and it said mine is PC2-4300(266 MHz)
     
    lilfazzl, Apr 22, 2007
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    PC2-4300 and PC2-4200 are essentially the same.
     
    jetstar, Apr 23, 2007
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get 1GB sticks - they are running around $55 shipped right now.
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 24, 2007
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