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    upgrading ram and need some help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bleedhondos, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. bleedhondos

    bleedhondos Newbie

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    I post this information in two areas I wasn't sure where i should post this. I apologize in advance.

    So currently this is what i have using the cpu-z. I am running a travelmate 8103 which came a long with 512 ram, which i upgraded to another 512. I was planning to up grade it to 2x 1gig through newegg. I cant decide what latency to buy.

    should i go with :

    Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model KVR667D2K2SO/2GR - Retail

    cas latency 5
    Voltage: 1.8v

    or

    Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model KHX5300S2LLK2/2G - Retail

    Do I really need hyperx?

    Latency 4
    timing 4-4-4-12

    or do i not buy dual channel kit and go with..

    Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model CT12864AC667 - OEM

    Timing : 5-5-5-12

    and what brand should I go with.
     
    bleedhondos, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Honestly, timings for notebook memory are not going to make much of a difference either way. I have a 2x2GB set of Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC5300/667MHz, with 4-4-4-12 timings, and it's very nice, and I recommend it if you're not extremely strapped for cash.

    5-5-5-15 will suit you just fine, realistically. Latency and timings don't matter nearly as much as sheer amount. Either way, you'll be happy. Kingston is an excellent brand of memory.

    Also, a dual-channel kit would probably be the best option. It's cheaper than getting two individual DIMMs separately.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Go for the standard Kingston RAM.
     
    flipfire, Apr 14, 2009
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Don't bother wasting money on marketing. Just get the cheaper set, you will not notice any difference in speed.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 14, 2009
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  5. stevezachtech

    stevezachtech Notebook Evangelist

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    We are talking about RAM after all so I agree, as long as the memory size is good you should only judge between prices..
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 14, 2009
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  6. bleedhondos

    bleedhondos Newbie

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    Thanks for your input.
     
    bleedhondos, Apr 14, 2009
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  7. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    get the cheapest stuff. you will not notice any difference in timings.
     
    kojack, Apr 15, 2009
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