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    More then 4GB RAM for Dell Vostro 1700?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Funkyriffic, Jan 14, 2010.

  1. Funkyriffic

    Funkyriffic Newbie

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    I'm running Windows 7 x64 and using my laptop for music making (not solely). I already have 4GB, but I was wondering if you can put say, 8GB in a Vostro 1700?

    Also, is it actaully worth doing?
     
    Funkyriffic, Jan 14, 2010
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    tilleroftheearth, Jan 14, 2010
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Same applies to the 1700. 6GB is probably good; 8GB is a crapshot.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 14, 2010
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  4. SomeFormOFhuman

    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    1700 and Inspiron 1720 are the same models, just a rebaged black and white finish. It is capable up to 6GB with BIOS A09. It depends on what you do that requires more than 4GB and you find that you keep hitting the RAM limit all the time.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Jan 14, 2010
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  5. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    seriously , 4GB is more than enough for most ppl unless u use RAM intensive apps...like photoshop...
     
    sean473, Jan 15, 2010
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