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    Adding RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Burrito, Mar 25, 2006.

  1. Burrito

    Burrito Notebook Geek

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    Hey, I have a Dell i1705, and I would like to add some RAM. I do not know what brand of RAM I already have, but would the newly purchased RAM have to be the same brand?
     
    Burrito, Mar 25, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, they don't have to match. If you stay with a quality brand you won't have any trouble. I recommend Crucial, Kingston, Kingmax and Corsair.
     
    Brian, Mar 25, 2006
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just get DDR2 ram with 667MHz speed. The brand doesn't matter as much. Just make sure it has a life time warrenty incase it goes bad. I got my ram from www.newegg.com. They have some of the best prices.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 25, 2006
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