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    T420 RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by junior21, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. junior21

    junior21 Notebook Consultant

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    Can someone give me a link to the best price on RAM compatible with the Lenovo T420 or at least tell me which RAM I should be looking for? I want it to be 4GB.

    Thanks.
     
    junior21, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    It uses DDR3-1333MHz. Any brand will be compatible. I usually buy my memory from Newegg or eBay.
     
    Nick, Aug 11, 2011
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    pipspeak Notebook Deity

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    pipspeak, Aug 11, 2011
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    LaptopUser247 Notebook Consultant

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    Just to clarify, DDR3-1333MHz as noted above is formally known as PC3-10600 so that's what you need.

    As for brand, doesn't really matter but it would worth getting something with a lifetime warranty such as Crucial, Corsair, Kingston and the like.
     
    LaptopUser247, Aug 13, 2011
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  5. tijo

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    My vote goes to Kingston, Crucial or GSkill.
     
    tijo, Aug 13, 2011
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    sr1650nx Notebook Consultant

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    I picked up a 4 GB stick of G Skill DDR3 Sodimm 1333 MHz and works fine in my T400. I got it on sale a few weeks ago on Newegg. As long as it's DDR3 SODIMM 1333 it will work fine. Generally, brand does not matter when buying RAM, just look for things like a lifetime warranty.
     
    sr1650nx, Aug 13, 2011
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    Also make sure to match the timings.
     
    tijo, Aug 13, 2011
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    junior21, Aug 15, 2011
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