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    Is this RAM compatible with my Gateway NX100?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sgt_Strider, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. Sgt_Strider

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    Sgt_Strider, Mar 20, 2008
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    No one here knows?
     
    Sgt_Strider, Mar 24, 2008
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    You'll forgive us... But you posted at 3AM EST...
    The ram should be compatible... Most laptops have interchangeable ram with the so-dimm interface.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SO_DIMM

    Why dont you open up your laptop and see if it looks like that.

    Remember to pay attention to the notches... the Wiki page explains pretty well
     
    Hawkshark, Mar 24, 2008
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    Download CPU-Z it's free it will tell you what speed RAM you have. You are correct DDR2 SODIMM, question is it 5300/5400 or 4200/4300?
     
    powerpack, Mar 24, 2008
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    Well I hope you have not purchased the RAM already, as your system (the same as mine) has but a SINGLE so-dimm slot! I made the mistake of thinking it had two, so instead of getting a 2gb module i bought a 1gb module (thinking 1.5gb would be sufficient).

    So in reality you can only upgrade your system to 2GB of RAM.
     
    nortexoid, Jul 27, 2008
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