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    Memory upgrade for HP dv5000z

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SWOSUCOWBOY, Feb 13, 2006.

  1. SWOSUCOWBOY

    SWOSUCOWBOY Newbie

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    I am wanting to upgrade my memory to pc3200 1 gb. What are some experiences and what brands will be most compatable? I was looking at the Kingston. Will the value RAM work as well as the brand name.
    Thank for the help
     
    SWOSUCOWBOY, Feb 13, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Kingston is good, I also recommend Crucial, Corsair and Kingmax. Stay away from house or generic brands.
     
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    Bought 1 stick of ocz 1gig pc3200 memory. Took out the installed 256meg stick and replaced with 1gig stick with no problems. Runs at cas 3 though, so may want to go for cheaper brand.
     
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    Corsair DDR400 and OCZ DDR400 are proven to work fine, and also improve the speed over DDR333 around 12-15% accross the board, including video( even with more CAS latency).
     
    chinna_n, Feb 13, 2006
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  5. SWOSUCOWBOY

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    Could you give me the exact model or a place to buy. I am not exactly sure which ones work or not!
     
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    SWOSUCOWBOY, Feb 13, 2006
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