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    RAM for Acer 5742G

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jdiddleymspot, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. jdiddleymspot

    jdiddleymspot Notebook Geek

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    I started new thread as no reply on last. I thought maybe it had gotten lost amidst the clutter and I really need an answer soon.

    Does anyone know which one would fit my acer 5742G, Windows 7 64bit, i5 460m the best?
    or

     
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    any of the above will work. Go with the KVR1333D3S9/4G :)
     
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    LaptopUser247 Notebook Consultant

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    Just to clarify, you can go with PC3-10600 otherwise known as DDR3 1333MHz but it will still downclock to PC3-8500 in your system because that's what your CPU's memory controller supports. Given this only buy the faster variant if you plan on moving the RAM to a different DDR3 laptop down the line or if the price is similar to PC3-8500.
     
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    jdiddleymspot Notebook Geek

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    The KVR1333D3S9/4G is actually cheaper. :) Not sure why, maybe it's because they have 100+ in stock.
     
    jdiddleymspot, Jul 27, 2011
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