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    What RAM stick can I buy for this laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MikaComp, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    What RAM stick can I buy for this laptop?

    Brand ASUS
    Series F8 Series
    Model F8SV-A1

    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz
    Screen 14" WXGA
    Memory Size 1GB+TM1GB
    Hard Disk 160GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Video Memory 256MB
    Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    Card slot 1 x Express Card
    Dimensions 13.6" x 9.8" x 1.5"
    Weight 5.7 lbs.
    Other Features Fingerprint reader


    I dont know how to choose the right one. Help me out? Whats good and not pricey? Is it hard to put-in on my own?
     
    MikaComp, Apr 10, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Probably either patriot, corsair or crucial memory. And you can buy up to PC-5300 (or 5400), which is the kind I would get.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    memory is the simplest thing to install. It takes about 5 minutes
    You just have to locate the memory bay, and remove about 2 screws, pop in the memory, put the cover back on, put the screws back in, and power up.

    Your system has a maximum memory of 4Gb of PC5300

    This memory is a single 2Gb memory card. If you choose to buy 1 of them, you can install it with your 1gb card, to have 3Gb of memory.
    Or you can buy two of these cards, and have 4Gb of memory in your laptop, and an extra 1Gb card.
    Here is some good, high quality memory which you can install in your system:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145172

    Since you have VIsta Home Premium, you have a 32bit operating system, so the most memory your system will be able to see is around 3.2-3.6Gb of memory.
    You will need a 64bit operating system to address 4gb of memory.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 10, 2008
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  4. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    CPU FSB on the notebook - 800MHz

    Shouldnt I buy an 800 Memory instead of the 667s?
     
    MikaComp, Apr 10, 2008
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    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wait, do they even offer an 800?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Well you can, but its not going to make a difference. The intel memory controller for socket P laptop processors, like the T7500, will only support up to a 667Mhz bandwidth.
    Because of this, there is no reason to buy the 800mhz memory.
    You have to pay more for the 800mhz memory, and it will just downlclock to 667Mhz speed, in your system

    There is no laptop on the market now, which can utilize all 800mhz of pc6400laptop memory.

    Stick with the pc5300

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 10, 2008
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    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool, will do. thanks!
     
    MikaComp, Apr 10, 2008
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