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    PC2-5400 OCZ RAM, will it run on my Vostro?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Meetloaf13, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Hey guys, I know there's a lot of documentation out there, but I am kind of paranoid of buying something I can't use.

    I want to purchase this RAM:
    DDR2 4GB PC5400 DUAL SO-DIMM OCZ
    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5284717

    I can get it for $60AR.

    I run Vista x64.

    TWO questions:
    -Will I see a noticeable increase in performance (in what types of tasks) going from 2GB to 4 GB?
    -Is this a good deal?
     
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    On a 64bit system you should have 4gigs to take advantage of the 'word' size. I have 4 gigs and my buddy only has 2 and we can tell a difference.
    no idea about the ram specs sorry.
     
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    It will work on your computer. For users outside of the US, that seems like a good deal. And yes I noticed a difference going from 2GB to 3GB then 4GB :). I multitask with programs like Fireworks, Dreamweaver, iTunes, Skype, MSN Messenger, Spyware sweeper, AVG Antivirus, and multiple browser windows open.
     
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    Sponsi, where can you get a better deal than this...I'm inside the U.S. The lifetime warranty is attractive to me, but let me know if you know of any other deals better than this one.

    Thanks
     
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    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    I got my 4GB ram I think from newegg for 80 shipped. 60AR is a good deal just keep it at that.
     
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    If you prefer a more well known brand there's great deals on Buy.com such as this: http://www.buy.com/prod/crucial-2gb...m-ddr2-laptop-memory/q/loc/101/203447468.html
    buy them separately so you can get the Google discount twice and your total is only $51.98.
     
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    How do you get the Google discount? I can't remember which cards I've registered or whatever.
     
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    It's e-mail, if you used it before then you can't use it again. They check mailing addresses also I believe now.
     
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    That's why you create multiple email address'. I've opened 3 Google Checkout accounts so far.

    Click on the Buy.com link, and go to Google checkout "What's this" link for more information. Basically they give you $10 your first purchase when you sign up.
     
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