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    thinkpad T410 memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ne00ne, Jan 9, 2011.

  1. ne00ne

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    i had bought the T410 with 4GBPC3-10600DDR3 1333SODMM.
    I am planning to upgrade the memory. Pls advice
    I have Win7 Proferssional 64bit
    160GB Intel SSD


    note : i am not sure which brand lenovo has shipped this memory..
    pls advice if i need to add 2GB or 4GB more
    pls advice on whether i need to consider latency
    pls advice if i need to go with same memory brand or different memory brand.

    .. and thanks for the time.. really appreciated
     
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    Depends on what you do with your computer. It doesn't hurt adding more RAM unless it's 32 bit OS and your wallet.

    Timings and speed do not really matter unless you plan on overclocking. Any RAM will do, stick with Corsair, Crucial, GSkill, Kingston.
     
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  3. ne00ne

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    i mostly use this to run development software, 2 application servers, 1 database server

    i am using win7-64bit for the first time.. so I am not sure if its worth expanding more 3/3.5 GB RAM - issue with 32bit win OS.

    I had one more question..
    although i have installed PC3-10600DDR3 1333SODMM, I understand only PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory is required.. I am not sure on this but pls confirm

    would you recommend me to buy PC3-10600 OR PC3-8500
     
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    thanks for quick response..
    btw i am having i7-620M
     
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    Yes 2 of those would work. Wow that's cheap O_O might upgrade my dad's Studio to 8 GB RAM if it keeps on falling in price like this..
     
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    i am actually confused now.. you keep recommending 2X4GB RAM
    please note - I already have 1x4GB installed when I bought Lenovo T410 .. so isnt it right that i need 1 more ? ;-)
     
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    Well considering 8 GB of RAM is so cheap right now, why not?
     
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    hmm so pls advice a GO/NOGO decision

    1X4GB RAM shipped with Lenovo
    1X4GB RAM crucial as listed in buy.com
     
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    Ah I thought it was 2 x 2 GB modules, didn't know it was shipped with 1 x 4 GB module. That's fine then, just buy 1 x 4 GB module. Make sure you use like memtest to fully test out the RAM. Nothing like finding a good deal on a defective memory stick.
     
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    That's some cheap RAM! Sweet thanks!
     
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    Lenovo uses Elpida RAM sticks in its recent product builds.

    You can buy another 4GB RAM stick of the same spec ( PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 SODIMM) to upgrade your T410 to a total of 8GB. Crucial/Micron is a great brand: I use it all the time. You can also consider Kingston, Samsung and G.Skill on Buy.com or Newegg.com.
     
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    i am so fortunate to order the RAM for 36$... today it is 60$... just wanted to admit - me getting the cheapest price was just a coincidence. :)
     
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