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    Will this 2gb ram work with my Inspiron - DEAD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by XMizer, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. XMizer

    XMizer Newbie

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    Will this 2gb A-data ram work with my Inspiron 6400?
    http://www.dospara.co.jp/goods_pc_parts/goods_pc_parts_spec.php?ic=79712

    Also, I'm currently using ram that originally came with my laptop. The specs are 1GB,DDR2,533MHZ,2 DIMM,I6400/E1505.

    I am a total newbie when it comes to single and dual channel stuff. If I install the 2gb ram, will there be some problems because it's not exactly the same as the 1gb ram?

    Thanks.
     
    XMizer, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. dingbat

    dingbat Notebook Evangelist

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    yes. The inspiron 6400 is made on the NAPA platform. It supports DDR2-667 aka PC2-5300
     
    dingbat, Jun 23, 2008
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  3. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Yes, it should work fine. No, there will not be any issues replacing the 1GB with the 2GB. You'll notice a substantial increase in performance.
     
    jetstar, Jun 23, 2008
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  4. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Yup... I think that's right as well... have fun with more RAM. :D
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 23, 2008
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  5. XMizer

    XMizer Newbie

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    Thanks guys.

    But I want to add the 2gb in addition of the 1gb, instead of the 2gb replacing the 1gb. Would there be any problems if I add the 2gb to the 1gb?
     
    XMizer, Jun 23, 2008
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  6. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    As long as your machine has two different RAM slots (which it should... but I'm not familiar with your model) then you shouldn't have a problem. :)
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 23, 2008
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  7. robgt

    robgt Notebook Guru

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    Yes it should work fine
     
    robgt, Jun 23, 2008
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