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    Difference between 4 and 2 So-Dimm?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by VicenteLACL, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. VicenteLACL

    VicenteLACL Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is the difference between "8192MB, PC3-10660/1333MHz DDR3 - 4 SO-DIMM" and "8192MB, PC3-10660/1333MHz DDR3 - 2 SO-DIMM". because i want to buy a clevo P151HM1, but the resellers offer these options. I wonder if it's worth pay $50?
    I want this notebook for play games, office, internet, movies, etc...

    thanks
     
    VicenteLACL, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. lazard

    lazard Notebook Deity

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    4 SO-DIMM means that they use 4 sticks of ram (2GB each). 2 SO-DIMM = 2 sticks (4GB each). The only difference is that if you go with 4 SO-DIMM, you use up all your ram slots. Many people go with 2 SO-DIMM because it leaves them with 2 empty slots in case they want to add more ram later down the road.
     
    lazard, Aug 19, 2011
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    grimreefer1967 Notebook Evangelist

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    edit - Ninja'd
     
    grimreefer1967, Aug 19, 2011
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    yea, better to go with the 2 sodimm in case you want to upgrade in the future, you'll have another 2 slots free to add more ram
     
    afhstingray, Aug 21, 2011
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    He mentioned 50 dollar difference. For 50 dollars, it is possible to get 8GB on the market now and replace two of the two 2GBx2 then sell those two. Ending up with less than 50 and with 4GB more.

    Personally, I would not pay the extra(not even the DIY upgrade) to save 50 bucks. No one knows when the 8GB becomes not enough and spending now for something in the future in computer is in general not necessary.
     
    chimpanzee, Aug 21, 2011
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