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    M1330 Memory

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gmoscoso, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. gmoscoso

    gmoscoso Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered a M1330 with a 1gb of memory. Does it come with 2 512 sticks or 1gb stick? I want to upgrade them when it comes in so I was going to go ahead and order it.

    Question 2

    I saw on Dell's website under accessories that 1gb of memory is $69 and 2gb is $329. Does anyone know if the 1gb is 2 512 or 1 gb stick?


    THANKS!
     
    gmoscoso, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. Chuckles

    Chuckles Notebook Consultant

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    It is "dual channel memory" which means two at a time for greater speed.
     
    Chuckles, Aug 24, 2007
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    TechIsCool Notebook Consultant

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    dont buy memory for dell they cost so much and yes 2x512mb
     
    TechIsCool, Aug 24, 2007
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  4. Chuckles

    Chuckles Notebook Consultant

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    I think he means "Don't buy memory FROM Dell". You can get 4GB (2x2GB) elsewhere for under $250, 2GB (2x1GB) for under $100:

    e.g. http://www.kahlon.com/result.asp?src=pricewatch&modelid=633619

    Note that it has to be matched pairs, you can't have one 512M and one 2G or you'll lose the advantage of parallel access. I believe it has to be 200-pin DIMMs, not 240-pins. Anyway, this supplier promises compatibility with the m1330.
     
    Chuckles, Aug 24, 2007
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