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    Memory RAM compatibility questions...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chikai, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. chikai

    chikai Newbie

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    I just purchased a HP DV1000 laptop and it came with 512MB. CNET says the RAM Technology is: SDRAM-266 MHz

    I'm looking to go up to 1GB. I also have a DELL Coupon for laptop accessories that I would like to use. The RAM selector on the site asks you to specifiy a DELL laptop model. Do you know which would be the closest to my DV1000?

    Thanks,
    chikai
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Use newegg for the best price, Dell is overpriced.
     
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    One more thing, CNET is not reliable source for such information. Download CPU-Z and look under the Memory tab, it will list the type of memory currenty in use in your laptop. HP used both DDR 266/333 and DDR2 533 memory, so depending on how old and other specifications of your system, the memory used will vary.
     
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