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    which one first?¿?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by XxLblinkxX, Sep 17, 2007.

  1. XxLblinkxX

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    im not sure about something...... should i upgrade the RAM of my laptop and then upgrade my processor or viceversa? cuz im not sure in what to spend first for some good improvment. I´d say the RAM first but im not sure :S

    p.s the upgrade on the processor would be to a Core Duo 1.8ghz

    plz give me some opinions people :)
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    What task to do you tend to do with it? I usually say RAM but, since you have that Pentium Dual-core it depends. I think they only have half the cach right? How much does yours have? 1mb?
    EDIT: ow didn't see you had VIsta I'd say upgrade the RAM then the Proc.
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Upgrade the RAM first. Specially since you have Vista.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 17, 2007
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    I would say upgrade RAM then start saving for a new computer.
     
    powerpack, Sep 17, 2007
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    ok.... thx, i´ll be getting a new RAM, but i think this lappy dosent have 2 slots(dual channel) :( ...what can i do with the 1gb of RAM when i replace it with the 2gb RAM or......?

    p.s the good thing is that its Dual Core :p
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 17, 2007
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    I found this Link to your computer. If it is correct you have 2X512MB, and says the max it supports is 2GB's. If true a 2GB stick will not work. But 2X1GB should run Dual Channel to find out run CPU-Z (free) if you don't have download Here. It will tell you; are you running Dual Channel, do you have one stick or two.

    Why you have PC5300 667Mhz with a 533Mhz FSB is beyound me. Use CPU-Z to confirm the RAM is running at 533Mhz and check the CL if it is 5 then I would buy PC4200 533Mhz CL4 it will run faster than PC5300 @533Mhz CL5. And now you have to figure out what to do with 2X512MB sticks not 1X1GB stick.
     
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    thx alot, and this makes me wonder and think.... so is its only 1 channel (for the RAM) im "doomed".... and if its dual, i think i should start with a 1gb Stick.. huh, later on another 1gb stick? or something like it?....

    another thing... its says Pentium Dual Core at the beginnig and then Core 2 duo below.. ?¡? whats up with that?¿?

    i just hope its 2X512 :S and im gonna check that link on Friday (it arrives that day :D)

    thx alot again
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 17, 2007
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    You can check "Dual Channel" right now use CPU-Z. And if you were going to buy a 2GB stick, 2X1GB is cheaper, $70 to $80. You should buy PC4200/4300 533hz 200 Pin SO-DIMM

    People who write this stuff are in marketing sometimes they don' know what they are talking about T2060 is a Pentium Dual Core not a C2D Pentium.
     
    powerpack, Sep 17, 2007
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    Edit: Let's just call this a misunderstanding and we'll have tea, like the British.
     
    Lithus, Sep 17, 2007
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    Edit: Tea Time.
     
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    hahaha, thx again and i´ll be checking CPU-Z.

    :D
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 18, 2007
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