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    4GB DDR2 Sticks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cush55, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. cush55

    cush55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know when they will start selling 4gb ddr2 sticks for laptops? The laptop I have just bought, HP Dv5T, has memory expandable to 8gb. I have 3gb in it right now and I'm probably gonna want to upgrade to 6gb in the near future. Thanks for the help!
     
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    I don't know if the DV5t supports 8GB (DDR2-800) or not !! ATM, DDR2-667 modules are available. G.Skill 4GB Modules are cheap. (No 4GB DDR2-800 modules available yet !!)
     
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    I haven't seen any 800 MHz (PC2 6400) yet, and I don't think you want to put the 667 MHz (PC2 5300) in?

    EDIT: Andy, you're too fast. :p
     
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    From Crucial.com..........

     
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    stewie What the deuce?

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    DV5t has a GM/PM45 chipset, which can physically support upto 8GB DDR2-800. 6GB is worth a try. (BTW, a 64-Bit OS is necessary)....
    :D
     
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    It uses DDR2, and it definitely can hold a maximum of 8gb. Also I would definitely be looking for 800 MHz I don't want to get slow memory :)

    Edit: I have 64 bit Vista :)
     
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    What are you using 8GB for? It's not really necessary at the moment...
     
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    I'm not planning on upgrading right now. Probably in the near future, like 6+ months or even over a year, just wondering what is available right now and at what price. Thanks for the info everyone :)
     
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