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    Ram In The I6000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jcob00, Jan 14, 2006.

  1. Jcob00

    Jcob00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thinking of upgrading the ram in my laptop from 512mb to a gig or more.
    Question is do I have to bye special from Dell or can I get somthing else ? and where do I go to see what my ram clock speed is with out opening the case...

    Thx
     
    Jcob00, Jan 14, 2006
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy ram at any place. Just make sure the ram is DDR 533mhz. Many people buy ram from newegg.com or zipzoomfly.com, but any place will do.
     
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    Thx for the reply but is the ram not ddr2 ? not sure but that number kinda sticks in my head..?
     
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    yeah, its ddr2, as long as you get the 533mhz part down, ou're golden
     
    drumfu, Jan 14, 2006
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    I found the packing slip that came with my computer and it says I have 400mhz ram pc3200 can I up it to 533?
     
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    yes







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    drumfu, Jan 14, 2006
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    Thx for the info just dont want to order the wrong stuff u know how it is... The only 533mhz ram I found is pc4200 does this matter ?
     
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    you want pc2 4200 200 pin. as long as you have those specs, you're ok
     
    drumfu, Jan 14, 2006
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