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    Is this RAM Compatible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ImSebastian, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. ImSebastian

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    Hi there, I recently purchased a Toshiba satellite a135-s2386 model with no complaints except for the rediculously slow boot up and shut down (7 mins). A friend said a RAM upgrade from the 512mb to about 2gb would help this a lot. Also I found a great deal on a Crucial 2gb pc2-5300 kit, the only problem is that the RAM currently installed is pc2-4200. The question I have is could I use the 5300 RAM or should I stick with the 4200 and are they both compatible? Any help on this problem would be great, Thanks.
     
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Memories are usually backwards compatble within the same category. So, the DDR2 PC5300 memory is capable of downclocking itself to DDR2 PC2-4200 speeds.
     
    miner, Jun 27, 2007
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    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    They're compatible. The PC2-5300 is backward compatible, so it can run at the slower speeds as well.
     
    Lyshen, Jun 27, 2007
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    Also take a look at how many programs are running at startup. Seems that you may have other problems with a seven minute boot up.
     
    Skibums, Jun 27, 2007
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