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    Intel GL960 chipset ... 4GB of "low-density" DDR2?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MkFly, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. MkFly

    MkFly Notebook Consultant

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    I have an Acer Aspire 4720Z, which sports an Intel GL960 chipset. I currently have 3GB of memory in it. I want to use 4GB. According to this (page 18):
    http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/specupdate/316274.pdf

    I may be able to use 256Mx64 memory to use 4GB. I'm not sure what this means exactly or how to determine it. I originally bought a 2x2GB kit for this laptop, and am using 1 of the 2 sticks:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231135

    Is that ^ high density, low density? How can I tell?

    Also, does that 256Mx64 mean per-stick, or per-SIDE? How do I get that in per-CHIP?

    Thanks ...
     
    MkFly, Aug 19, 2009
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Usually on the memory chip itself, it'll say "25664"
     
    jackluo923, Aug 19, 2009
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  3. chaoticboi

    chaoticboi Newbie

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    try 3gb of ram..

    slot 1: 1 x 1gb
    slot 2: 1 x 2gb

    works like a charm on my rig..
     
    chaoticboi, Oct 27, 2009
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