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    I ordered the D630

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by phonevoice, Jun 19, 2007.

  1. phonevoice

    phonevoice Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to thank everyone who helped me decide what to order. Below is my list.
    If you think I overlooked something, please tell me as I can still amend the order.

    Thanks again. :) :)

    Latitude D630, Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2.00GHz, 800MHz 4M L2 Cache, Dual Core 1
    14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD
    1.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 1 DIMM
    Internal English Keyboard
    Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    120GB Hard Drive 9.5MM 5400RPM
    Touchpad with UPEK fingerprint reader
    No Floppy Drive for Latitude D-Family Notebooks
    Windows XP Professional, SP2 with media
    Resource CD w/ Diagnostics and Drivers
    Quick Reference Guide for Latitude ATG D631 1
    Dell Wireless 360 Bluetooth Module for XP,
    65W AC Adapter
    8X DVD+/-RW w/ Roxio Creator
    Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN (802.11g,54Mbps) Mini Card
    Resource CD w/ Diagnostics and Drivers
    Quick Reference Guide for Latitude
    6-Cell/56 WHr Primary Battery Latitude
    System Documentation Power Cord, Latitude D630
    Contract - Next Business Day Parts and Labor On-Site Response, 1 YR plus 2YR Extended
     
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  2. sp00n

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    Are you planning to upgrade to 2GB of RAM or just sticking to 1GB?
     
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    phonevoice Notebook Enthusiast

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    Because I'll be running Win XP I planned to stay with 1G. Mistake?? My desktop only has 512 and it pretty well handles whatever I throw at it......
     
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    I was just curious. RAM prices are just so cheap now that it wouldn't hurt to add another 1GB stick in there, but XP doesn't have superfetch like Vista does so it might be a waste for you.
     
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    phonevoice Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the 1Dimm. Does that affect the speed?
     
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    Minger Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. If you got 1Dimm, spend the extra 30 and get the extra gig from Frys :)
     
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    i would also like to know the answer to this. i remember asking a friend, and he said its better to split it up into two slots, since its dual channel. he could be wrong, which is why i'd like to know from people here.
     
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    If you can get dual channel, then that's great. However, you'll get much better performance from more RAM than from dual channel.
     
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    Should I have gotten the 2 Dimm which was cheaper?
     
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    Not really. Like has been said, since an extra 1GB stick is about $30 from Newegg, you'd do well to buy one for 2GB total and dual-channel. Especially given the Intel integrated graphics, which steal system memory.
     
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    phonevoice Notebook Enthusiast

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    I looked at their site...Are you talking about:
    "Transcend 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - Retail 31.99"

    Is it hard to install? Does it affect the warranty?
     
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