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    RAM Selection

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by crynos, May 20, 2008.

  1. crynos

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    Hey all,

    First let me thank you boys for sharing your wisdom...

    My question is a simple one, I just picked up a laptop and am looking to upgrade the RAM. I am running a stock Toshiba Qosmio G20-xG6 ( link). Here are the specs:

    CPU: Intel Pentium M 760 2.0gghz, Socket 479, Stepping 8
    Board: Intel i915PM/GM Rev 03
    Southbridge: 82801FBM (ICH6-M)
    LPCIO: SMSC

    Current memory is stock (not sure of brand)
    Type: DDR2, Dual Channel, 1024MB

    Timings:
    Frequency: 266.0MHZ
    FSB DRAM: 1:2
    CL 4.0, tRCD 4, tRP 4, tRAS 11


    The site says that the RAM upgrades can reach:
    Two slots total, zero open. Slots can be filled with 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB PC2-4200 DDR SODIMM modules, for maximum of 2048MB use; 1025MB + 1024MB.

    I need two new 1024mb chips, pc2-4200, so I am wondering what would be the best bet as far as timing and quality of the ram for this laptop. Preferably found at a major retailer.


    Thanks again,
    Crynos
     
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    crynos Newbie

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    From what I could come up with, I found this deal at Futureshop (I know, I know... but look at the price). Link

    It is PC5300, but SODIMM as well. Would this fit and work well with my laptop?

    Thanks!
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    This should fit and work it will downclock to 533Mhz. PC5300 normally has a CL5 but when downclocked should go to CL4. But I will not guarantee. NewEgg has a few dollars cheaper I believe (not same exact).
     
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    Will it downclock itself automatically? Is there anyway that I can overclock the machine to match the speed of the ram? Is that recommended?

    Thanks again,
    Crynos
     
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    It will downclock automatically. Yes there is a way to increase the RAM speed. But I can do it with any RAM, you increase the FSB. It is not a "proper" way to do. It increases CPU also called software Overclocking. Many threads on it don't know anything about you setup.
     
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    Can anyone confirm if that RAM will downclock to the CL4? Just want to make sure that this RAM will work in the laptop before I drop $100 ordering it.

    Thanks,
    Crynos
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    How about instead of someone confirming the wrong speed RAM will clock down. Instead I link you to a page with many name brands like Kingston, Corsair, G.Skill and many more. At the correct speed and CL4. Instead of $40 per GB $19.99 per GB? Would that not be better?
     
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    Much better my good man. Thanks!
     
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    Happy to hear you are satisfied my friend! ;) :)
     
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    Hello again,

    Ran into a few problems.... Namely, I can't find any matched pair PC4200 that deliver to Canada, apart from the 240 pin Corsair. I've tried looking through the Toshiba site, calling tech support, etc. and I can't find out if its 200 pin or 240 pin compatible.

    Any ideas?
     
    crynos, May 21, 2008
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    You need 200 pin SODIMM, you don't need "matched" just get two of the same.
     
    powerpack, May 21, 2008
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