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    Memory upgrade for my HP dv6000t

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tyspc, Oct 24, 2006.

  1. tyspc

    tyspc Notebook Guru

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    I bought an HP dv6000t with 1g of memory, 2 sticks of 512mb. I would like to upgrade I think to 2gb. What is a better option for me, two sticks of 1g or one stick of 2gb. Also, what is a good option for memory, what company and what specs for my HP. I would like to get good, high quality performance memory, but I also cannot spend a fortune. Thanks all.
     
    tyspc, Oct 24, 2006
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    A 2GB stick of memory is going to be expensive. You are better off getting two 1GB sticks for now.

    Kingston, Crucial, and Corsair are reputable brands. For the dv6000t, the memory used is PC2-5300 667 MHz.
     
    jetstar, Oct 24, 2006
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  3. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah stick with the 2 x 1 GB RAM modules. a single 2GB module is around ~$1000. Might as well buy another laptop with that.
     
    Qhs, Oct 24, 2006
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    matt.modica Notebook Consultant

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    You will also get dual channel with 2 modules, effectively doubling your bandwidth.
     
    matt.modica, Oct 24, 2006
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    RDTigger Notebook Geek

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    I'm in debate about spring for HP to build in 1-2 GB of memory or getting 512 stock and adding a 1mb stick on my own (1.256mb effective) until I get a 2nd stick at 1mb.

    What would I expect for in performance?
     
    RDTigger, Oct 25, 2006
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  6. Spyrus

    Spyrus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did you find any 3rd party compatible 2x1GB modules?
    I am also interesting to do this.
    Can HP accept the return of 2x512MB and discount for the 2x1GB ones?
     
    Spyrus, Nov 26, 2006
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You'd probably have to sell the 512mb sticks yourself on ebay!
     
    moon angel, Nov 26, 2006
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  8. Spyrus

    Spyrus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hope someone would buy them,then.
     
    Spyrus, Nov 26, 2006
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  9. matt.modica

    matt.modica Notebook Consultant

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    Someone out there probably would. I'm getting 2x 1 GB sticks of OCZ RAM for my lappy for christmas, so I will have a large stockpile of laptop RAM and other things aftwards. I will either give them to friends or post them up on ebay.
     
    matt.modica, Nov 26, 2006
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  10. Spyrus

    Spyrus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well,i bought Transcend Jetram modules.They are compatible.
     
    Spyrus, Nov 29, 2006
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  11. ajfink

    ajfink Notebook Deity

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    I have 2x1GB in my notebook (sig), and it's beautiful.
     
    ajfink, Nov 29, 2006
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    calvin1 Newbie

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    Do you know if the memory is DIMM or SODIMMM? Also can I sue PC-6000 800 Mhz?
     
    calvin1, May 9, 2007
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  13. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    It is 200 pin SODIMM (just make sure it is DDR2, as old DDR SODIMMs are also 200 pin).

    As for it running DDR2-800, It may work but will likely clock down to 667 anyway.
     
    R4000, May 10, 2007
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