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    Question on RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fauzman, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. fauzman

    fauzman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, So I ordered a Dell 6400 (e1505?) and there was a special for a 1 gig upgrade free from 512.

    I took it, but now I'm wondering, Is it gonna be painfully slow if I don't get a 2nd chip to pair it with?

    With regards to pairing it, is any old 1gig RAM (at the same speed 533) ok to put in?

    Also, will my warranty be void?
     
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    No, it will not be painfully slow without a 2nd chip to pair with it. IGB is plenty enough for most applications.

    Yes, any old 1GB stick (533MHz) can be put in.

    Dell usually respects warranty on the other components...I'm not sure about this though.
     
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  3. fauzman

    fauzman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the advice, will check with dell.

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    after checking on the Dell UK website, I found this:

    Dell website, support (UK)

    Which as far as I can tell, means its ok :)
     
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  4. fxrron

    fxrron Notebook Geek

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    I think that upgrade from Dell is two 512Mb sticks.

    Ron
     
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  5. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes, ur 1gig will consist of two(2) 512mb sticks, so thus you already have a second stick. Also, if u want to upgrade to more, you have to remove one of them obviously.

    And replacing ram is not something that voids ur warranty on the system itself. Obviously dell will not be responsible for the new ram, but that warranty will come from the manufacturer.
     
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  6. fauzman

    fauzman Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my printed system specification it says:
    Which was the only reason I was thinking of getting the extra gig, well, that and vista.
     
    fauzman, Nov 19, 2006
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