memory(ram) of xps 1530

hey, how many ram slots are there for the 1530? 4? thanks.

 

There are 2 RAM slots and each one capable of taking up to 2048MB, or 2GB, so a total of 4GB..

You can use PC2 5300 @ 667Mhz or PC2 6400 @ 800 but the 800Mhz will be downclocked to 667Mhz, it is compatible but has no benefits..

 

Just remember, the total RAM its capable of using is around 3GB. Though it is better to have 4 GB because it allows you to have dual-channel. If you have 1 2GB and 1 1GB stick, you won't get dual channel.

 

Yes I almost forgot to mention that with a 32-bit OS, it will only recognize up to 3.5 GB of RAM but I recommend getting a 4GB kit then 1 1GB and 1 2GB..

And if you ever wanted to upgrade it to 64-bit then it will recognize all 4GB..

 

For my tablet pc it recognizes only 2.99

 

I think most of the laptops have 2? never see 4

 

thats not really right. any modern intel chipset, and possibly current AMD ones im not sure, can run dual channel at uneven capacities (i.e a 1 gig and 2 gig stick). Its called Asymetric Dual Channel.

but imho with RAM sizes like 3 or 4GB, you will barely notice the difference between running dual channel or not.

 

ah i see. sorry, not much of a laptop person. didnt know they only have 2 slots haha. thanks!

 

If you buy 3GB of RAM from Dell for the 1530, do you get one 1GB stick and one 2GB stick then?

I assumed it would be two 1.5GB sticks!

I was thinking about getting 3GB since I don't plan on upgrading to Vista 64 anytime soon and Vista 32 can only see 3.5GB and has troubles with some patches if you have 4GB installed...

 

hey, sorry to revive this thread but..
i was looking through the ram installation guide and noticed that you need to remove the keyboard in order to get to the 2nd slot? but his was a lattitude instead of the xps. is this true for the xps as well?

 

No. All ram is underneath one cover on the bottom of the M1530. No need to mess with keyboard junk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7R5VYsdxIg

 

Yup ram is so easy to upgrade you wont even believe..

 

Does anyone know if this is true or not?

Thank you.

 

You get a 1GB and a 2GB for a total of 3GB. There's no such thing as a 1.5GB module.

 

So no dual channel support then eh?

Thanks for letting me know. Looks like it's either 2GB or 4GB.

 

Well, I mean, theres Asymetric Dual Channel for RAM of two different DIMMS... but symmetric dual channel performs much better (having two identical DIMMS). So yeah, get 2 1GB for 2GB RAM, or 2 2GB for 4GB RAM. I recommend having 4GB for maximum performance.

 

Yes you get dual channel with 3GB. 2GB will be dual channel and 1 GB won't.

I would just go with 4GB and be done. That's what I have in mine, I've disabled the swap file so every thing runs in memory and it's fast!

 

Agreed Rhodan. That makes the most sense.

Thanks for the information and advice!

 

What about me!? -_-