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    ram and Battery Q

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by evan89, Feb 24, 2007.

  1. evan89

    evan89 Notebook Guru

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    i was planning on customizing an hp dv 6000t on the hp website and putting it to 1 gb. I would like to upgrade to 2gb with kingston ram when I get the laptop instead of adding 1gb on their site for an extra $125. I was thinking DO THEY PUT IN 2 512 MB STICKS OR JUST ONE 1 GB STICK? If they put in 2 512 mb then it would cost me more to buy two 1 gb ram after. Also does anyone know any good sites I can buy an extra 6 or 12 cell battery from.
    thanks
     
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    According to the dv6000t customization, 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) , which means 2 512Mb.

    JC
     
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    And for the battery just try searching around on google/yahoo or ebay. Just make sure the company or person as a good rating on resellerrating.com or feedback rating and try looking or posting about you battery question in the dell section of the forum.
     
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  4. evan89

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    how much average memory does windows vista basic take as compared to xp? I am still debating over whether to get 1 or 2 gb of ram.
     
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    1gb is the required min for vista if buying through HP

    2gb would be desired

    i wouldnt compare xp interface to vista interface.....the aero is just totally different from anything on xp
     
    junknstuff, Feb 25, 2007
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    well. I would plan on running programs like Internet explorer, Kazaa or limewire or some sort of download site, burn movies, microsoft word all at once. I might play games like quake 4 or Doom 3 but only run those games.
    Would that be fine for 1 gb or would I need 2 gb?
     
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    Like junknstuff said, Vista needs at least 1 GB min. So if you are playing games, 2 GB would be ideal. Or else you will suffer performance.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Feb 25, 2007
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