Differences in SODIMMs?

I've been humming and hawing about buying some more ram for a while now, been a bit put off about the price. I need a 1 GB PC4200 SODIMM. No problem right? Uncomplicated, buy the 200 pin stuff and you're gold.

Or am I? Kingston and other sites recommend a specific SODIMM for my lappy (Toshiba M60 BK3). For example, kingston site says:

KTT533D2/1G

This is labelled as being specific to Toshiba models, needs to be specially ordered, and costs 25% more than others. This was confirmed also buy a local computer shop, but I'm inclined to believe that this may just be a way to pressure me into buying the expensive proprietary ram. However, perhaps this ram exists for a good reason!

Otherwise, most sites seem to sell:

KVR533D2S4/1G

Kingston site lists it as being used in a multitude of lappys, and it is considerably cheaper.

So will the kingston value ram fit my computer? Can't seem to find anyone here with this specific experience.

 

I have not had any problems using standard RAM in any of my notebooks, but I sold my last Toshiba 11 years ago. Occasionally I do read of people reporting problems with RAM upgrades, but most upgrades are trouble-free and go unreported.

I suggest that you visit Crucial for a second opinion. You have the options of the Memory /Advisor and System Scanner. You can then compare whatever is recommended with the list of Crucial's standard RAM and confirm whether you have been recommended a standard module.

John

 

There should be no compatility problems because the mobo chipset and the CPU are compatible.Just for a precaution try some other company, like Crucial and see what they say on the subject.

 

Hmmm, crucial lists a different recommended part number as well:

CT464153

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=7979DE69A5CA7304


The "standard" sodimm is:

CT12864AC53E

http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?imodule=CT12864AC53E

So it appears that Toshiba has a contract to produce exclusive ram that is either:

a.) Of a specific "quality", but not necessary

b.) Is required to work in the notebook

The given specs for the ram are identical, 200 pin, 1.8V, non-ecc, unbuffered. Maybe I'll try calling or emailing them for further info. Funny thing is that crucial doesn't charge more for the toshiba ram, unlike other places. I'll see how much it is to order from them!

 

Crucial would sell for about $90 USD or $105 CAD with tax/duty/shipping the type they recommend - perhaps this is the best route to go. I still plan to clarify this anyway.

Chef

 

I searched a little.Toshiba laptops seem to work all right with a non-Toshiba stick but if anything happens to your laptop there will be no warranty.
So make sure you get the right memory.
BTW,Do you the brand of the first memory ?

 

I'm not too picky about brand or warranties, mostly just concerned about it being compatible and maintaining the latency at 4-4-4-12 (no higher). Currently it has 1x 512 mb of samsung pc4300 memory (timing 4-4-4-11 I believe). My laptop was a refurb, and the original warranty is now long expired. I should still be covered by my visa card however.