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    Inspiron 1720 RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SLNevitt, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. SLNevitt

    SLNevitt Notebook Guru

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    Hi, I currently have 2gb of RAM in my Inspiron 1720 - each stick being 1024mb.

    I want to find a cheap upgrade for 2x2gb sticks and I am unsure what type of RAM the Inspiron 1720 can handle lol..

    Also, if anyone posts links please make them be UK-Based and not American...
    Thanks.
    Or if you could tell me what keywords to type in that would be helpful also!

    Thankyou.

    Regards,
    Simon
     
    SLNevitt, Feb 3, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    DDR2 PC5300 or PC5400.
     
    Lithus, Feb 3, 2008
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    SLNevitt Notebook Guru

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    thanks very much! Is there a difference between PC5300 or PC5400 - is one faster and better than the other?
     
    SLNevitt, Feb 3, 2008
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  4. Lithus

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    no
    .......
     
    Lithus, Feb 3, 2008
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    One is just more expensive than the other, but the performance is the same.
     
    Greg, Feb 3, 2008
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    kk - another question in relation to this:
    How many pins is it that I need, and does it make a difference?
     
    SLNevitt, Feb 13, 2008
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    200pin SODIMM and yes it makes a difference, notebook and desktop both have PC5300/5400 but different size and pins, desktop I think 240pin.
     
    powerpack, Feb 13, 2008
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