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    Is there laptop RAM or is all RAM the same?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Smashy, Jan 25, 2006.

  1. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry about the newbish question :D

    Laptop vs. desktop RAM or all they all the same?

    Also, where can I find out what RAM is compatible/best with my lappy (Ferrari 4005WLMi).

    Thanks a bunch.
     
    Smashy, Jan 25, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope its different.

    Notebook ram are So-Dimms, Desktop's are Dimms.

    In your case, I think 400mhz So-Dimms, I think...

    I know Pentium M's used 533mhz DDR2....

    Best if you check crucial's site and tester to see what it actually is :eek:

    btw: you live near Pmall? :eek:
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As coriolis said, laptop and desktop RAM are not the same. Infact there are many different types of RAM. If you are curious - take a look at the link blow it lists the various types of memory available...
    http://www.crucial.com/library/memorymodid.asp

    Crucial, Kingston and many manufacturers have memory configurators on their websites. They should list the memory type that will work with the Acer Ferrari.

    The Ferrari probably takes a 200 pin DDR SODIMM(max of 400MHz).
     
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  4. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guy.

    I live closer to Markville mall.. about 5 mins from Markville and about 15 north of Scarborough and Pacific mall.
     
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    What would happen if I put in 2 sticks of 533 MHz (PC4200), or DDR2?
     
    Smashy, Jan 25, 2006
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    Wont work. DDR2 and DDR are NOT interchangable even though they have the same pin count, the pin configurations are different.
     
    miner, Jan 25, 2006
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    In addition, their power consumption is different too. DDR2 uses less energy than DDR RAM if I recall correctly.
     
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  8. coriolis

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    What they said above ;)

    Near Markville HS? Or more north of that? Raymerville area? :eek:

    (Sorry for being so curious, just that I live in that town as well :p)
     
    coriolis, Jan 25, 2006
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