Need a 4 GB SO-DIMM

Got my laptop with 12 GB RAM.. 3 x 4 GB 1600 MHz Samsung 1.35v SO-DIMMs.

Now I want to pick up another 4 GB stick, but I wasn't able to find the same find of memory anywhere online.
Tried going through my reseller to get one, but they requested Sager & haven't heard back from Sager yet.

Anyone know where I can buy 4 GB Samsung RAM?

 

I would suggest eBay.

 

You should be able to buy any DDR3 1.35V Sodimm and have it work in your system.

What I do in your situation to ensure maximum compatibility is buy 4x Sodimm modules and replace all existing Ram modules.

Once tested (at least 24 Hrs continuously) and verified working with my system - the old modules get sold off.


Hope this helps.

Good luck.

 

Oh, thanks man. After a couple of pages I found a matching stick. Pricey though. 75$ for 4 GB a bit too much, right?

Generally speaking, any issues arise from using 3 used pieces & 1 new piece?
I was thinking of getting a complete set, but was put off thinking about the hassle of putting the old set of 3x4GB sticks up for sale/packaging/shipping/etc.

Any advice on the price range? The matching Samsung is up for 75$ (Single 4GB stick). There's the Vengeance series, 2x4GB 1866 MHz for 78$. Worth it to go for the single Samsung, or get a full set of 4x4 Vengeance?

 

The issue isn't 3 used and 1 new pieces... it is the possibility of a random interplay between RAM modules with different physical/logical construction and your O/S and/or programs. (And the level that you use/stress all of them).


In your position; I would not be doing a full 'replace' to simply get 4GB extra (along with the benefits of fully dual channel RAM).

I would be replacing all the modules with 8GB sticks. Vengeance would be my pick...


If you really need RAM - getting 4GB more (from 12GB) will help. But going to a full 32GB set will be even more beneficial (and you won't spend the money twice to get there, either).


What is the RAM needed for? (If for video/photo/audio editing - or, intense multitasking; then 32GB is highly recommended).


Save your money and 'jump' once - it will be cheaper in the long run and will serve you much better over the lifetime of the notebook too.


Take care.

 

I don't think you'll see problems by putting in a different brand stick as long as it's the same frequency/timings/voltage.

Whenever I upgrade laptops I usually just add soddims as usually at least one slot is empty and it's less expensive; doing that I haven't had ram related issues on any of the systems I upgraded.

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