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    Where can I get cheaper 2 gig RAM modules for M90?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by abcd12345, Mar 31, 2006.

  1. abcd12345

    abcd12345 Notebook Consultant

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    Where?!

    Sam :)
     
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    Crucial and NewEgg are obvious places to check.
     
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    abcd12345 Notebook Consultant

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    Ah! Great! I checked Newegg but not Crucial. Thanks.

    Now the question is which model? Where can I find the information on the type of RAM that Dell uses for Precision M90?

    240-pin DIMM: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 64

    or

    200-pin SODIMM: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 72
     
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    OK, I used their Memory Advisor tool for M90 and the result is:

    DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 256Meg x 64

    and the price is almost the same as Dell's! 2847 USD
     
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    You can't have 240-pin DIMM on a lappie only 200-pin SODIMM.
     
    olphus, Mar 31, 2006
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    zipzoomfly is also a great place to check. I find that newegg and zipzoomfly have about the same prices. But zipzoomfly always offeres free 2nd day air. Well 99% of the time. ;)
     
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    I always order from crucial they are a great company to deal with
     
    gridtalker, Mar 31, 2006
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