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    Best RAM for Latitude D630

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Askarii, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. Askarii

    Askarii Notebook Consultant

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    I finally got my D630, main specs are: T7300 cpu, X3100 gfx, 80gb 7200 rpm HDD.... not sure what the chipset is.

    Basically I'm looking to buy a 2gb ram chip to up my RAM to 2.5gb (with original 512mb chip).

    The current chip is DDR2 667 mhz, so i'll be staying with that type of speed/ram.

    Three choices have come up on www.newegg.com

    CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - Retail

    Model
    Brand .........CORSAIR
    Series .........ValueSelect
    Model .........VS2GSDS667D2
    Type .........200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Tech Spec
    Capacity......... 2GB
    Speed .........DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
    Cas Latency .........5
    Voltage .........1.8V
    ECC .........No
    Buffered/Registered .........Unbuffered
    Heat Spreader .........No
    Manufacturer Warranty
    Parts Lifetime
    Labor Lifetime

    OCZ 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Notebook Memory - Retail

    Model
    Brand .........OCZ
    Model .........OCZ2MV6672G
    Type .........200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Tech Spec
    Capacity ......... 2GB
    Speed .........DDR2 667 (PC2 5400)
    Cas Latency .........5
    Timing .........5-5-5-15
    Voltage .........1.8V
    ECC .........No
    Buffered/Registered .........Unbuffered
    Heat Spreader .........No

    Patriot 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - Retail

    Model
    Brand .........Patriot
    Model .........PSD22G6672S
    Type .........200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Tech Spec
    Capacity .........2GB
    Speed .........DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
    Cas Latency ......... 5
    Voltage .........1.8V
    ECC .........No
    Buffered/Registered .........Unbuffered
    Heat Spreader ......... No
    Features
    Auto and self refresh capability RoHS Compliant
    Compatible with notebook computers using Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion 64 X2 processors.


    Also, is heat spreader of any use? is it worth anything? or is it just some fancy device to make the chip sound better?

    and what is that auto-refresh compliant in patriot ram?


    thx all!
     
    Askarii, Jul 19, 2007
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  2. hlcc

    hlcc Notebook Evangelist

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    they are all the same, just take the cheapest one.
    RAM speed and latency have such a tiny impact on performance that its impossible to notice a difference except with certain benchmarks.
    heat spreaders are useless too, its a piece of metal surrounding the RAM
     
    hlcc, Jul 19, 2007
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  3. Askarii

    Askarii Notebook Consultant

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    yes, well all in all, some brands must have a better reputation then others?
     
    Askarii, Jul 19, 2007
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    hlcc Notebook Evangelist

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    only for overclockers, Dell don't exactly use those name brands to begin with. I never heard nor had RAM failures in my Dells yet.
     
    hlcc, Jul 19, 2007
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    Doing the same, with the exception of thinking about 800mhz memory. Is it worth it getting it and setting lower latency at 667Mhz?
     
    dmanaenk, Jul 19, 2007
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