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    RAM upgrading

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by redhot224, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. redhot224

    redhot224 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is my first time buying a RAM upgrade, I know perfectly well how to install it just not sure which one to buy. I need 2 cards each having 2gb, so 2x2. Also my RAM is 200pin. I have heard many good things about Kingston, but if someone could actually pull up a good card that they would buy that would be great =). Also any info on buying RAM?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Well, for starters, which laptop do you have?
     
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    razorjack Notebook Consultant

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    I have crucial ram in my laptop,wasnt very much either.On their web sight they have a tool which will tell you what ram you need.
     
    razorjack, Jul 13, 2009
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    Reaper05 Notebook Evangelist

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    nowadays brand doesnt matter. as long as it has a good warranty.
    gskill, kingston, corsair, patriot are all really good and if you do not do bench marks dont worry about cas latency.
    so go to newegg.com
    and have fun shopping.
    oh and figure out you chipset.
    pm965 express only supports 667.
    while pm45 support ddr2 533-800.
     
    Reaper05, Jul 13, 2009
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    You might want to add OCZ to that list. They offer a lifetime warranty as well as excellent customer service and support.
     
    garetjax, Jul 13, 2009
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    Reaper05 Notebook Evangelist

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    i knew i forgot some
     
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    redhot224 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an HP dv9823cl. Really what I am asking is what card would be compatible with my computer? How do I tell, is it the pin count or is there more?
     
    redhot224, Jul 13, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Download CPUz to see what type of memory you have. Alternatively, go to a company that sells memory, ie. Crucial, and check out the configurator. They will recommend you what you should get. I believe you have DDR2 SO-DIMM, which is 200-pin as you have mentioned. Probably on the Santa Rosa platform, so stick with DDR2-667. Go to Newegg to check out the cheapest 2x2GB DDR2-667 kit. Don't worry about CAS latency or any of that other marketing fluff. Buy the cheapest kit with a lifetime warranty (ie. from a reputable company willing to back up their kit).
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 13, 2009
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    redhot224 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thank you so much!
     
    redhot224, Jul 13, 2009
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    davidkneiber Notebook Consultant

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    i totally agree with the first part... and do not worry about DDR2-XXX..
    you should get DDR2-800 and it will be down clocked accordingly to what you computer can handle...
    good luck,
    David K
     
    davidkneiber, Jul 13, 2009
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    nacholambre Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah. Any DDR2 RAM will work for you. Let us know how it works for ya!
     
    nacholambre, Jul 14, 2009
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    I wouldn't trust the Crucial memory configurator. It's been wrong about a couple things I've tried with it.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 14, 2009
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