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    Adding RAM for my notebook - need help in choosing...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by arjunned, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. arjunned

    arjunned Notebook Deity

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    G.Skill - F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ (2GB x 2) Memory
    Capacity -4GB (2GB x 2)
    Speed -800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400)
    CAS Latency -CL 5-5-5-15
    Test Voltage -1.8~1.9 Volts
    PCB -6 Layers PCB
    Registered/Unbuffered -Unbuffered
    Error Checking -Non-ECC
    Type -240-pin DIMM

    those are the specs of the RAM i'm interested in buying... but i dont knw much abt notebook RAM.. so how do i knw if this is right one for a (my) notebook?? can someone pls help me out?? :eek:
     
    arjunned, Jun 14, 2008
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    No, its for Desktop, 240pin. For notebook u need 200pin DIMM.
     
    kaltmond, Jun 14, 2008
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    oh thanx.. thats wat i guessed but wasnt sure.. :)
     
    arjunned, Jun 14, 2008
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    PC5300/PC6400 DDR2 667/800mhz 200pin RAM to be exact is what you need
     
    flipfire, Jun 14, 2008
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    Or might be easier to Identify as PC5300 SODIMM or PC6400 SODIMM covers the pin thing and as identified that way sometimes when 200 pin is not. SO= "small outline"= Notebook?
     
    powerpack, Jun 14, 2008
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    thnx guys.. :)
     
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    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    G.Skill is a very good brand though, so if you can find a 4GB (2x 2GB) PC-5300/PC-5400 SODIMM dual channel kit at a decent price, they're certainly worth buying.

    I've got 4GB G.Skill in my old HP laptop, and 4GB G.Skill PQ Series PC-6400 in one of my desktop rigs :cool:
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 14, 2008
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