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    xps m1330 RAM brand?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by worx, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. worx

    worx Notebook Consultant

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    Does the brand of the RAM really matter? I just received a new replacement for my m1330 and I noticed the 2gb and 1gb sticks are both Manufactured by hyundai. On my old one, the 2gb brand is Nanya and the 1 gb stick is Kingston. Should I swap out the 1 gb hyundai replace it with the 1 gb Kingston? Also the LED screen on my new m1330 seems brighter and more crisp for some reason. They are both Toshiba LCD 2306.
     
    worx, Feb 22, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

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    The brand of ram does not matter.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 22, 2008
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    Its better to have the same brand of ram for the two sticks
     
    corujo712, Feb 22, 2008
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  4. worx

    worx Notebook Consultant

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    Ok thanks, so I should just keep both the hyundai sticks of ram as it is then.
     
    worx, Feb 22, 2008
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  5. Stunner

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    Why? I have different modules and I don't notice a difference.

    Seriously, RAM brands do not matter as long as they have lifetime warranty. Just make sure the brand you buy is warrantied for life and you should be set.
     
    Stunner, Feb 22, 2008
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    I've mixed and matched RAM brands for years and never had any problems
     
    diggy, Feb 22, 2008
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  7. nizzy1115

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    I have one corsair and one crucial in my lappy.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 22, 2008
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    Just make sure you use the same timings if you mix the RAM.
     
    robstah, Feb 22, 2008
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    Some people will talk about having two RAM sticks the same will increase performance, The truth is it only increases performance by around 2-3%. Stick with the RAM you have. It doesn't matter
     
    own3d, Feb 23, 2008
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  10. bed1rock

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    second that. Not worth spending the extra money.
     
    bed1rock, Feb 24, 2008
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