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    m1330 RAM base configuration

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by firstwave, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. firstwave

    firstwave Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I am considering m1330, but I am unsure about the memory slot configuration:

    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz [Included in Price]

    I don't want to go with 2GB from dell as it's cheaper to do it myself, so I am hoping for 1x1GB. Is this 1x1 or 2x512mb?

    Thanks
     
    firstwave, Oct 21, 2007
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  2. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    2 x 512 is what u will get
     
    Les, Oct 21, 2007
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  3. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    You can still go with 512 mb if you can and add a 2GB stick that will give you 2.5GB
     
    JCMS, Oct 21, 2007
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  4. flyinghigh

    flyinghigh Notebook Enthusiast

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    A few other threads were suggesting that having the same kind of stick in both the slots gives a better performance.
     
    flyinghigh, Oct 21, 2007
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is a small benefit to equal sticks, but not really. The technology (dual-channel) really does not matter anymore as its prime time passed a long time ago.
     
    Greg, Oct 21, 2007
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  6. Samuel613

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    Get 1 GB (it'll be 2x512 MB) from Dell and find a deal on 4 GB (2 x 2GB) for $150. I saw one recently for $130 after rebate. Unless Dell can come close to that.
     
    Samuel613, Oct 21, 2007
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