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    Gateway MX6211b Maximum RAM?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by SmuJ, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. SmuJ

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    I'm looking to find out what is the maximum amount of RAM and its speed in this laptop?

    I know there is only 2 memory slots and I am aware of the limitations due to the OS type (32 / 64 bit) but to be honest their spec of the system was a little confusing...

    Spec - Click here for gateways spec

    Thanks all
     
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    I am currently running Windows XP service pack 3 32 bit home edition and 2gb of DDR2 667Mhz RAM if this helps. :)
     
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    Can anyone help? Bump. :confused:
     
    SmuJ, Jan 14, 2011
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    While the chipset should alow 2x2gb with no issue the bios may give issues. You would need to find someone with your laptop who has upgraded to know for sure..............
     
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    MX6211b Notebook Specifications
    Part Number: 1009048RGateway MX6211b Notebook

    Feature Description
    Processor Intel® Celeron® M processor 410
    1 MB L2 cache | 1.46 GHz | 533 MHz FSB
    Screen 15.4-inch Widescreen Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT
    Chipset Intel® 940GML
    Memory 512 MB 533 MHz DDR2 dual channel memory (1 × 512 MB)
    Expandable to 2 GB
    Total slots: 2 DDR2 slots | Available slots: 1 DDR2 slot
     
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    Thanks TANWare. I read somewhere else that someone bought 2x2gb and it only recognised 2gb, plus i'm don't want to get carried away with upgrades when its only a cheap Notebook.

    Thanks JRSOR, I can read aswell. What I tried to explain in my first post is that this wasn't clear whether it was 2GB total or per slot.

    :)
     
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    The P-7805u specs are upgradable to 4GB and as we all know 8GB works fine. Spec's mean tested at time of manufacture. This does not include bios updates or the like with hardware etc.........

    Then I personally wouldn't. Expandable to 2GB usually means the total unless they specify 2GBx2........
     
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    Thanks for your help TANWare. I'm going to leave the memory as is. Rep'd you.
     
    SmuJ, Jan 14, 2011
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