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    RAM compatability question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shadnezzar, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    Hello.
    I just recently received an HP HDX 16t Laptop. It's equiped with 4 gigs of DD2 RAM right now. At this time I'm perfectly happy with the RAM, but I'm curious to know if there is a way i can figure out if the motherboard is compatable with DDR3 RAM

    will be glad to answer any further questions
    Thanks :D
     
    shadnezzar, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

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    No, there is no way to use DDR3 memory.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    so... if it didn't come with it, it won't work if I stick some in it?
     
    shadnezzar, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You wont be able to fit them, the memory slots are different. DDR3 sodimm's have 204 pins compared to 200 pins for DDR2 sodimm's.
     
    miner, Jul 21, 2009
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  5. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Also, even if they had the same number of pins (which as miner said, they don't), the notch in the modules is in a different place.

    Many people get confused with this though, as some chipsets support both types, but just because the chipset does, doesn't mean the motherboard will.
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    that makes sense
    thanks.
    I'll definitely upgrade to a SSD someday though
     
    shadnezzar, Jul 21, 2009
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  7. Bartlett

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    Yes DDR3 not only uses different technology but a different pin layout which would make it physically impossible.
    Yes, an SSD will be a great upgrade.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 21, 2009
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  8. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    SSDs for me are just too expensive and too small. When one is released that is more than 300GB (the amount of space I am currently using on this notebook) and less than £150 then maybe I'll buy one.
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 21, 2009
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  9. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    does anyone know of a good websight to buy laptop SSDs?
     
    shadnezzar, Jul 21, 2009
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  10. sgogeta4

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    Use Google shopping. Dell has the cheapest Samsung 256GB drive and usually Newegg has some good deals on others.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 21, 2009
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  11. Bartlett

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    Newegg usually has the best prices around.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 22, 2009
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