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    Does chip count matter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by visalano, Apr 8, 2008.

  1. visalano

    visalano Newbie

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    I'm trying to upgrade to 2 GB memory for my Latitude D630. It already has a 1 GB 667 MHz stick in slot 1. Since the D630 supports dual channel, I'd like to have the same specs as much as possible as the first module for best performance. I realize size and speed should match, but does the chip count have to be the same? If it does, how do I find that out without having to go inside the laptop?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    You can download a copy of cpu-z from cpuid's website.
    if you run the program and go to the memory and SPD tabs, you can find the model and serial number of the memory.

    The memory in your system is most likely samsung or hynix generic brand memory.
    I dont think you are going to be able to buy generic brand memory since your not a notebook manufacturer.
    I suggest getting a 1Gb memory card from newegg, for cheap.
    It should only be about $10-15 including shipping.
    The benefits of dual channel are about 3%, so its not even worth all of the headaches you will get trying to find an identical card.

    K-TRON
     
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