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    Basic Question on RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Catfish, Feb 20, 2006.

  1. Catfish

    Catfish Newbie

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    Just have a quick question:

    What's the difference between DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms and Shared DDR2 SDRAM 1 Dimm? Would it be worth the upgrade? I'm not really a gamer, but I use presentation-type software heavily.

    Thanks for any advice.
     
    Catfish, Feb 20, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I don't think you're asking the question quite right. Are you configuring a notebook and trying to determine how much RAM and or type of video card you need?
     
    Brian, Feb 20, 2006
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  3. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    'shared' means you don't have a dedicated video card so the integrated video card shares memory with the system.

    fill out the 'what should i buy' sticky for better answers/suggestions (assuming you're looking for a new notebook).
     
    drumfu, Feb 20, 2006
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