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    Hurry, can anyone confirm if this RAM will work?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by QuadAllegory, May 4, 2009.

  1. QuadAllegory

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    QuadAllegory, May 4, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Both of these link to the same kit of memory, KVR1066D3Q8R7SK2, and I think it's desktop memory, too. There's probably nothing wrong with it, but it won't work in your SXPS.
     
    Commander Wolf, May 4, 2009
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    Those are desktop RAM modules. You need 204pin DDR3 SO-DIMMS
     
    flipfire, May 4, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    not going to work. you need ddr3 laptop ram.

    even 4GB ddr3 laptop ram modules are very expensive. >$350 each
     
    namaiki, May 4, 2009
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  5. QuadAllegory

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    Ok, thanks guys. If you could get the correct ram from dell 8gb 2x4gb kit ddr3, for $500, is it worth it?
     
    QuadAllegory, May 4, 2009
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    Depends on if you really really need 8GB of RAM now. If you don't really need it, it's not worth it at all, the prices are way too high.
     
    MidnightSun, May 4, 2009
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    in a few months you will regret spending $500 on 8gb of memory, because it will soon be affordable as 4Gb modules start becoming mainstream

    Buying memory from the manufacturer is usually a complete rip off.
    Buy 2 or 4gb of memory at most, and upgrade the memory at a later point.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 4, 2009
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    you can get right now 2x2gb for about 50$ do you really think it's worth it to spend more 450$ to get more 4gb that probably won't make many difference in performance in your system? I guess not. But if you are rich go for it.
    I want 8gb too but I'll just buy them when the sticks brake the 75$ barrier. I'm sure that's gonna happen by Q4.
     
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  9. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are maxing out 4GB and need it for work, then the cost is justified. But if you just want more memory for the sake of having 8GB then don't bother wasting your money as you won't notice a difference.
     
    sgogeta4, May 4, 2009
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