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    If I buy something like this, will I be able to use DDR2 memory and a 120 GB 7400 RPM HDD? - DEAD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Sirius_GTO

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    Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007
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    No for the RAM, not completely sure about the HDD.
     
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    Wait just a second, That computer is a piece of junk and not worth your $399 of hard eared cash. Dell vostro's are $549 and are ddr2 unlike that one (and no, that computer does not take ddr2) and come with dc2 processors. And with the vostros you can buy "7200", not 7400 rpm, hard drives from a 3rd party.

    Just checked, dell is now offering 7200 rpm hd for the vostro lineup
     
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    I figured, but the reason I asked was because the websited said DDR2, but I was almost certain this was a mistake. thanks
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007
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    hahhaa, definitely a typo about the harddrive speed.

    thanks for your input. I might consider a vostro!
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007
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    Oh it's saying DDR 266, not DDR2 66.
     
    dtwn, Dec 11, 2007
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    ahhh gotcha. I was gonna say, there is no such thing as DDR2 66 hahaha
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007
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    It says ddr266 because it is running at 266 mhz. They should have added a space between the ddr and the 266.
     
    crinzema, Dec 11, 2007
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    Not worth 400!

    Give me 350 and I'll get you that same laptop :) (I'll be profiting $100 off your $350, but at least your saving $50 right? lol)
     
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    hahaha, and how would you do this ;)
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 11, 2007
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