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    Just placed order for m1330, quick question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by audiofx81, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. audiofx81

    audiofx81 Notebook Guru

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    Just ordered m1330 with 3GB ram. This will not run in dual channel will it? Should i have gotten 4gb from dell for $250 which i thought was steep. I was planning on upgrading on my own. I guess the point of the question is does m1330 have user accessible 2 ram banks? Thanks!
     
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    Yes and they are simple to get to. Simnple, unscrew a few screws on the bottom, remove ram cover, unclip both modules, place in new modules and voila.

    You should have asked for 1Gb ram and then clicked them in yourself...this would have saved.
     
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    audiofx81 Notebook Guru

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    Flamenko,

    Thats for the prompt response. Normally i get the least amount of ram possible with dell. However I started with the reconfigured $1399 special as it made the most sense. I configured tons of ways that an EPP got me another $200 off so I got a total of $1000 saving (off of dells fluffed prices).

    Based on my config i assume they will use 1 2gb stick and 1 1gb stick. I can still order a 2gb stick online cheaper then the $250 dell wanted.

    222-9693 XPS M1330, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
    1 310-9240 Matte Black Casing XPS M1330
    1 311-7638 3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    1 320-5583 13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA TL WLED Backlit LCD with Camera, XPS M1330
    1 320-5603 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, for XPS M1330
    1 341-6242 160G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor

    Plus Sprint Mobile EVDO Rev. A card built in :)

    $1594 shipped after TX tax. Not that bad IMHO with a 3yr in home warranty etc.
     
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    Flamenko,

    Kingston KTD-INSP6000B/2G 2GB Dimm is $65. I can throw on of those in and take out the 1GB or do you recommend i get 2 Dimms from kingston and replace all with matching brand / pair. Thanks,
     
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    Intel Santa Rosa platform will run dual channel on 2 GB. I don't see any points to upgrade the RAM since 32 bits OS can not see full 4 GB anyway. I think, 3 GB for you would be more than enough. I would recommend you stick with with what you got and save money unless you are going to use 64bits OS, which isn't really a practical way at the moment.
     
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