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    does the inspiron 1720 have special dell ram modules? or standard?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jaebaby, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. jaebaby

    jaebaby Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'd love to stick in 4gb of ram but the price between 2 and 4 from dell is crazy!
    i've never bought a laptop before and am unsure if laptop ram is normally that expensive and if it isn't can i buy ram from somewhere else and install it? :confused:

    any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    jaebaby, Aug 19, 2007
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  2. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    DEFFINTLY DONT BUY FROM DELLL wayyyyyy overpriced buy from newegg.com
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 19, 2007
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check out the RAM Deals thread...you can get 4GB for around $200 there...
     
    Greg, Aug 19, 2007
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    jhomara Notebook Consultant

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    It would probably be cheaper to chuck the modules that come with the Dell, buy new RAM, and install it. That upgrade is insane. Of course, don't pay to upgrade to 2 GB if you do that.
     
    jhomara, Aug 19, 2007
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    The thing is, with the way Vostros are priced, it's cheaper to get the upgraded package with 2gb than it is to configure a regular one with just 1 gig of ram.
     
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    jhomara Notebook Consultant

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    Their RAM pricing makes no sense at all.
     
    jhomara, Aug 19, 2007
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    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    that is true but the package ends soon i tihnk, like in 3 days.... How often do they come back? I dont have enough money now but I am close
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 19, 2007
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    It's a well known fact that Dell-bought RAM makes great ninja stars after you replace it with stuff from newegg.
     
    Necromas, Aug 19, 2007
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    thanks for the help everyone. good to know.. i think i'm going to drop my extra gig of ram then.

    so just to confirm, i can buy any of that laptop ram from newegg (or anywhere else for that matter) because the ram is standard? no special sizes or fittings for the dell inspiron?

    is the dell ram special in any way?

    is it hard to open the inspiron?

    thanks again!
     
    jaebaby, Aug 19, 2007
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  10. chrisL2

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    very easy to replace, 1 slot found underneath the keyboard, just remove hinge cover and unscrew keyboard.
    slot 2 is at the bottom of the system. flip it over, loosen the captive screw on compartment M.

    now take note of the rams clock speed, anything lower than the supported speed will not work. 1720 inspiron uses 667MHz ram speed

    try this
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1720/en/sm/index.htm
     
    chrisL2, Aug 19, 2007
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  11. l0x

    l0x Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered this for my 1720. Still upgraded to the 2gig Dell was offering since the price is right. I will sell the Dell Modules once I get these in.

    GeIL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Notebook Memory
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820144066


    Price went up $5 since I have bought it.
     
    l0x, Aug 19, 2007
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  12. jaebaby

    jaebaby Notebook Enthusiast

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    who rocks?
    you guys rock!
     
    jaebaby, Aug 19, 2007
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