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    Need your advise! Laptop memory with max perfomance?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Karen333, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Karen333

    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, guys!

    Now i'm looking for the memory to upgrade existing 1GB in my HP EliteBook 2530p. I wanna buy two 2GB modules. I know that all notebook memory is exactly the same. But maybe you hear about really interesting modules with a little bit more potential?

    How about Corsair Gaming Memory? Or G.Skill modules with a heatsink?

    Thanks for your answers!
     
    Karen333, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Short answer... dont waste your time.

    Just get a good brand with a good warrenty and the capacity you want. THe rest of it is largely useless
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jun 30, 2009
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Whoever told you that is wrong. All notebook memory is not exactly the same. Currently, there's three types of notebook memory on the market today: DDR, DDR2, and DDR3. In your case, it appears that your notebook is of the DDR2 variety. As far as all DDR2 memory modules being the same, I disagree, for the reasons given in my response below.

    Honestly, when it comes to DDR2 memory, they can be considered, generally speaking, "the same". This might sound contradicting to what I said earlier. However, I want to stress that memory manufacturers are not the same as some offer better customer service, warranties, and general peace of mind than others do.

    For example, OCZ, which I rate very highly, has exceptional customer service, strong warranties (lifetime warranty on all memory modules), as well as a very fast, efficient RMA process. RAM heatsinks in notebook memory, I feel, is a gimmick. Unless you're overclocking (which won't happen as you own an OEM) having a heatsink on SO-DIMM modules is pointless.
     
    garetjax, Jun 30, 2009
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    fizzyfanta Notebook Guru

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    They do exist, their called Kingston HyperX. Low latency programmed SPD timings as standard, 4-4-4-12 @ 800mhz or 667mhz :)

    http://www.kingston.com/HYPERX/products/khx_sodimm.asp

    I have the 4GB kit @ 667mhz, to match my cpu fsb. Price wasnt much more than standard stuff. But the 800mhz costs quite a bit.
     
    fizzyfanta, Jun 30, 2009
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    I swear by Kingston HyperX. I'm currently running 2x2GB at 667MHz with 4-4-4-12 timings. ;)
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 30, 2009
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  6. Karen333

    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That sounds great! Thanks for all your responses, guys. :)
     
    Karen333, Jul 1, 2009
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