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    Is this notebook ram

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jayayess1190, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. Jayayess1190

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    No its not if u read the small description it says "Desktop" Look at the photo, look how long the stick of ram is! that will never fit in a notebook!!
     
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    yes, it does look like notebook memory, i wouldnt buy it anyway of what it says
     
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    I cancelled it. Looking it up on other sites I see it is desktop ram and 184-pin. I need 200-pin.
     
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    So, does anybody know where I can find 1GB cheap ram for this Inspiron?
     
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    Thats for desktops, the Inspiron 9100 is a notebook.

    Another question: Is there a big difference between PC2700 (333mhz) and PC3200 (400mhz) ram? Would I be fine with PC2700 even though most places say to get PC3200?
     
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    400MHz is top for DDR. This computer is 4 years old.

    Can anybody find 1GB sticks around $70 on amazon.com?
     
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    ohhh.. gosh I keep getting stuff wrong.

    I really cant find any for that system. Are you sure you want to upgrade an old computer?
     
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    It uses 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 400 (PC 3200 or maybe PC2700)
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 26, 2007
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