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    Aftermarket RAM upgrades

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gd-student, Apr 25, 2006.

  1. gd-student

    gd-student Notebook Consultant

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    Following the purchase of a CoreDuo laptop where would one go to upgrade its RAM for the lowest cost possible. Which net or physical outlets would you recommend for best deals on laptop memory? What about HDDs?
     
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    online is going to get you the best price,but you have to deal with restocking fee if you order the wrong thing. If it is faulty they should send you a new one without any problem. The retail places are up to 100% more expensive, depending on brand. They also have less selection.

    I just bought some memory at newegg.com. do your research and make sure you order something compatible with your laptop. Best to get feedback from folks with your or similar system (i.e. same chipset/proc family).
     
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    xbox360dellxpsm140guy Notebook Guru

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    Exactly, or at the very least, open your laptop up, and jot down all the numbers etc on your current memory. I would be particularly careful with the bus speed and latency etc...
     
    xbox360dellxpsm140guy, Apr 25, 2006
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    I am in the UK and was going to order my memory from a UK based dealer, but I have a friend in the US who would be willing to send stuff over here (it is a lot cheaper)

    Are there any issues involved with sending memory from the US to UK? How likely is it to be damaged in some way?
     
    lukealexander, Apr 25, 2006
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    xbox360dellxpsm140guy Notebook Guru

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    as long as it is bubble wrapped or some other form of physical protection, the only other problem you have to worry about is temperature extremes (and even then, you don't have much to worry about) and this time of year is pleasant. I don't think you would have any trouble. I just can't imagine that international shipping rates cost less than the difference in price between UK and US memory... good luck!
     
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    My friend is rich ;)
     
    lukealexander, Apr 25, 2006
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