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    Memory question: M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PDA, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. PDA

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    I ordered my M1530 a few days ago, but only outfitted it with 1GB of RAM. I wanna go ahead and buy 2GB from newegg.com, but I'm not sure exactly what I need. Do I need 1GB sticks or will one 2GB stick work? I wanna go ahead and order the RAM now so it's here before the laptop. Don't wanna get the new lappy and have only 1GB of RAM in it while I wait on the memory to be delivered. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. :)
     
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  2. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

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    one 2gb stick...of ddr2 200 pin ram @667...

    just rip out one the 512 and put the 2gb in...its gives u 2.5gb of ram


    :)
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 10, 2007
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  3. Aircast

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    Or you could call Dell and have them change your specs to 2GB instead of 1GB, but only if you ordered recently.
     
    Aircast, Dec 10, 2007
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  4. PDA

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    Thank you guys very much.

    A+ posts. Would read again! :)
     
    PDA, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Why people don't do that is because Dell's RAM is largely overpriced.

    The most efficient thing to do these days is order with a single DIMM of 1GB RAM and put in another 1GB yourself.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 10, 2007
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  6. ryambo8713

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    well it depends on ur FSB:MEM ratio if its less than one to one i think it would be best to have two sticks with same speed and sizes meaning 2x1gb or 2x2gb and dell overcharges +200% i bought 4gb for 180 at new egg but at dell price it is $400!!!
     
    ryambo8713, Dec 10, 2007
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  7. Illegal Operation

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    Does Dell give you the option to order w/1 stick of RAM? I thought all their options came in pairs or is it something you have to call and specially request?
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 10, 2007
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    nope...dual channel options only...cause i think it is cheaper for them lol
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 10, 2007
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  10. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    praneeth, Dec 10, 2007
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