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    Will this DDR3 RAM be compatible with my notebook?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ameeno101, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. Ameeno101

    Ameeno101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So my laptop's ( Samsung R540 ) hard drive is getting repaired and in the mean time I want to upgrade the RAM. It currently runs on 3GB RAM ( 1 GB stick, 2 GB stick ) which a friend's friend installed for me a while back.

    I want to know if :
    a) Desktop DDR3 RAMs differ with that of notebooks/laptops.
    b) Would this run on my laptop? Buy the ADATA XPG 4GB DDR3-1600MHz Gaming Series Memory at TigerDirect.ca

    I'm planning on putting two of those in.

    c) If you know of any better/cheaper RAM sticks I can put it, feel free to share!

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME :cool:
     
    Ameeno101, Aug 5, 2012
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thank you so much!
     
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    As Greg said, you want to look for laptop memory that's 204-pin and DDR3. Crucial is a safe brand, though I'd buy whatever's on sale. Lowest USD prices I've seen for well-known brands at 4GB is about $19.
     
    Jarhead, Aug 5, 2012
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    Ameeno101, Aug 6, 2012
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    The website is fine (but it's a ripoff... :) ).

    See:
    Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 SODIMM CL9-9-9-24 1.5V Dual Channel Memory Kit - Corsair - CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9



    And if that isn't a good enough deal for you, order from here:

    See:
    Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600MHz SODIMM Kit (2 x 4GB) at Memory Express

    use the 'Price Protection' or 'Uber Price Beat Guarantee' and give them the first link and you'll get the same RAM for $44.99 (plus Delivery and GST) - a savings of an additional 25% of the difference.


    A little better than $68.99, right? :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 6, 2012
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    Where have you people been all my life
     
    Ameeno101, Aug 6, 2012
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    Lol... thanks for a hearty laugh when I stopped by... :)


    (Glad to help).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 6, 2012
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