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    The Speed Difference

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AnAmish, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. AnAmish

    AnAmish Notebook Guru

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    Is there a noticeable difference between 1gig and 2gigs of RAM when running Vista. Also, is 45$ for 1gig Kingston RAM a decent price? I know eBay is cheaper, but I don't feel like waiting.

    EDIT: I also play the occasional game, mainly half-life2.
     
    AnAmish, Jul 23, 2007
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  2. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Yes, there is a big difference
    $90 for 1GB Kingston is expensive, last week I got 2 stick of 1GB Kingston ram for $43 each plus 15% tax in Canada
     
    allan_huang, Jul 23, 2007
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    It's pretty significant. 2GB is now the new baseline, and pretty much the minimum for running Vista well, especially if you want to game.
     
    knightingmagic, Jul 23, 2007
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    Oh yeah, check out the hot ram deals on NBR
     
    allan_huang, Jul 23, 2007
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  5. AnAmish

    AnAmish Notebook Guru

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    Crap, my bad. I meant 45$ lol. 90 bucks total for 2 gigs.
    Here's the link Linky
     
    AnAmish, Jul 23, 2007
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    Thats pretty good, I'd go for it.
     
    allan_huang, Jul 23, 2007
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  7. VendettA

    VendettA Notebook Consultant

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    Sure, go for 2gb . . . .

    Just make sure it's not overpriced . . ..
     
    VendettA, Jul 23, 2007
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    Does anyone actually own this laptop, I am interested in hearing some feedback. It seems like a deal, but even Toshiba doesnt list the beast.


    toshiba satellite a200-06v
     
    depthcharge, Nov 30, 2007
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  9. Clutch66

    Clutch66 Notebook Consultant

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    I got 2 GB (2x1GB) OCZ DDR2 667 RAM for $15 after $40 MIR.

    You could find better deals
     
    Clutch66, Dec 1, 2007
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