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    New computer: When to replace RAM (before/after setting up OS)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Fewmets, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. Fewmets

    Fewmets Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop shipped today! Should arrive by the end of the week.

    My question is, I'm getting my 4GB DDR2 RAM tomorrow: Should I install it as soon as I get my latpop out of the box? Or should I set up Vista and then install it? Would it matter?
     
    Fewmets, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It doesn't matter.
     
    Greg, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Doesn't matter when you do it, it will work just fine anytime.
     
    adinu, Oct 22, 2007
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    It doesn't matter.

    Remember to run memtest86+ for a few passes though. You can burn it on a cd and linux install discs usually come with it.
     
    Tailic, Oct 22, 2007
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    If you do it before it might make setup a bit faster.
     
    MrTRiX, Oct 22, 2007
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    Ya, doesn't matter, but won't you like to save some time? :D
     
    allan_huang, Oct 22, 2007
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    Technically, like everyone else has said, it doesn't matter, meaning it won't affect the performance of your system. However, I would do it afterwards, and make sure the computer runs fine on a stock configuration.
     
    Lithus, Oct 22, 2007
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    It doesn't matter when you install it......., but whenever you install it, make sure that you test it using the memory checker that comes as part of the BIOS and with the OEM supplied program and memtest86+.....
    make sure use these programs to test your memory with different combinations of modules in slots.
     
    prashanthm, Oct 23, 2007
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