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    RAM on Vostro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KillaHaZe, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. KillaHaZe

    KillaHaZe Notebook Consultant

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    I am deciding to upgrade the Ram on my Vostro from 512mb to 2.5gb. I just have a few questions...

    1. Will the brand of Ram matter to the performance of the laptop? Will I be able to notice it? If so, which company is the best?

    2. I have heard that dual channel speeds up ram, which would be faster? 2gb (2x1gb) or 2.5 gb?

    3. Which type of ram is compatible with my system? I know its DDR2-667mhz, but theres also PC 5300 and PC 5400. What's the difference?

    4. Besides newegg, is there any other place to buy ram for cheap prices?


    thank you
     
    KillaHaZe, Aug 12, 2007
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  2. x_xeon_x

    x_xeon_x Notebook Geek

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    dual channel will add about 7-15% speed increase. Really not too noticable. But a 2gb stick would be more expensive than 2x1gb. I personally would just sell the 512 on ebay or something. Also another thing to consider, is how willing you are to open up the front of the laptop to change the ram. If your not too willing, then well the 1x2gb stick would be better as you just have to change the back one.
     
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  3. BigBoy92

    BigBoy92 Notebook Evangelist

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    ye i was wandering this too, how easy is it to get the ram in under the keyboard? and is 2.5gb faster than 2gb dual channel?
     
    BigBoy92, Aug 12, 2007
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    nizzy1115, Aug 12, 2007
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