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    Dell Inspiron 1501 2GB Ram Upgrade.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by limeeater, Jun 2, 2007.

  1. limeeater

    limeeater Notebook Consultant

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    What 2gb dual channel kit (1gb x 2) from NewEgg (preferably) do I need for this model? Thanks.
     
    limeeater, Jun 2, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    look for DDR2-533 (PC2-4200) SO-DIMM
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 2, 2007
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  3. limeeater

    limeeater Notebook Consultant

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    That's what I thought, but I thought the lappy came with SDRAM? =/ Is there a difference? I just don't want to get the wrong thing.
     
    limeeater, Jun 2, 2007
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    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, it does come with DDR2-533 ram, sd-ram is much slower and an outdated technology.
     
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    Oh..no wonder its standard with the dell. -_- They're trying to save money.
     
    limeeater, Jun 2, 2007
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