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    Is plug and play memory worth the additional cost?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by debrent, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. debrent

    debrent Notebook Enthusiast

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    I understand that PnP memory lets you avoid updating your BIOS but how exactly does it do that? And is it worth the extra $$$?

    Thanks,
    D.
     
    debrent, Mar 1, 2012
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  2. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    IMHO all of today's memory is PnP. Any seller asking more for a PnP module is dishonest.
     
    Marecki_clf, Mar 1, 2012
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  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    PnP is a confusing term. They just need to state speeds with XMP profile and with JEDEC so you know what you're getting.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 1, 2012
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