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    WIll This RAM work for my dv5t

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fufufishie, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. fufufishie

    fufufishie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will this RAM work for my dv5t

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231156

    Model
    Brand G.SKILL
    Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBSQ
    Type 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Tech Spec
    Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB)
    Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
    Cas Latency 5
    Timing 5-5-5-15
    Voltage 1.8V
    ECC No
    Buffered/Registered Unbuffered
    Heat Spreader No

    Parts Lifetime limited
    Labor Lifetime limited

    I wish there were more Info on the dv5t but its find of a mystery right now x-x
     
    fufufishie, Aug 15, 2008
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    Yes but what CPU do you have? Why are you getting PC6400? When you tell me your CPU I will know and explain.
     
    powerpack, Aug 15, 2008
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    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)

    =] Please and thanks :D
     
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    Get the P8400 and save 50 bux.. :p
     
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    Too late, ordered it D:

    Oh well...extra 10 points for benchmarks YAY!
     
    fufufishie, Aug 15, 2008
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    Pre-installed 64-bit OS..??
     
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    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
    * 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
    * FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    * FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
    * HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN from 802.11b/g WLAN
    * No High speed 56K modem port
    * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    * No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
     
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    4gig DDR2-800 will work fine. (CL=5 is good :p)
     
    Andy, Aug 15, 2008
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    Whats CL=5? o.o

    Yay, come on stupid dv5t come to me already T.T 1 more week GRRR.

    EDIT: OH is it Cas Latency?

    Cause its 5 :D
     
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    Yeah, its lower than usual (DDR2-800 CL=6). Theoretically, quicker data fetch, when compared to CL=6.
     
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    CL5 means once the request for the 1st bit takes 5 clock cycles to get response. 5 is good have seen 4 but not worth stressing about. Looks like a good choice.
     
    powerpack, Aug 15, 2008
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