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    Which of these 2 RAM is best for Inspiron 1720?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by laptop23, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. laptop23

    laptop23 Notebook Consultant

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    Since the 1720 is my first laptop, I don't know what type of ram it needs. So I tried researching the topic and narrowed it down to what I think is the right type. Now I need help in picking which is better.

    Kingston
    http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-ValueRAM-Notebook-KVR667D2K2SO-4GR/dp/B0011G49D6/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216601820&sr=8-3

    PNY
    http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Channel-PC2-5300-Notebook-MN4096KD2-667/dp/B000T8WN8U/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216601820&sr=8-4

    Is the big price difference a something to worry about?

    Thanks.
     
    laptop23, Jul 20, 2008
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    laptop23 Notebook Consultant

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    Just noticed for the first one that it doesn't say whether it's 5300 or something else. Should I assume it is 5300?
     
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    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    even i wanted to buy ram for my 1720.

    i think DDR2 667 MHZ SD ram is the only thing we have to see before making any purchase.

    if i am wronge please guide me
     
    Maksa, Jul 21, 2008
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    Yes its possible, go with the Kingston
     
    flipfire, Jul 21, 2008
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    laptop23 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the reply flipfire. I went ahead and ordered the Kingston 4gb kit Maksa. I think it's a pretty good deal. EDIT: What does the "optima" feature in the PNY memory do? Or is it just a marketing name? Also, I noticed the PNY has "low latency modules." What is the purpose of that?
     
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    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    great deal :)

    Great Deal!
    i updated my 1720 with 64 Bit Vista so i am also planing to buy 4 GB ram . I will go with Transcend RAM 2GBX2 (100$).
     
    Maksa, Jul 21, 2008
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