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    8510p, do I need to use HP memory???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Mr.Ric, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. Mr.Ric

    Mr.Ric Notebook Guru

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    Hello!

    I have a HP8510p with 1 2gb chip in it. I'm thinking of upgrading to 4gb total but I was wondering if there were any disadvantages going with non HP ram. I'm looking for DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM PC2-5300 2gb at the moment. Is this correct?
     
    Mr.Ric, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    NEVER!!! NEVER!!! buy RAM from the manufacturer it is a complete rip off get the minimum amount of RAM and buy 4GB off newegg or at FRYS.

    And yes DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM PC2-5300 is the right type of RAM.
     
    jooooeee, Feb 25, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    I agree, well said. lol. I suggest Crucial, but some people say it doesnt matter.

    +1 rep
     
    ahl395, Feb 25, 2008
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  4. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    jooeee's right, no reason at all to buy from hp

    you can buy it cheaper and in many cases, better quality from newegg, tiger, etc.

    find the best price and go for it..........
     
    nobscot6, Feb 25, 2008
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just avoid G.SKILL memory, and find a brand that offers a lifetime warranty.

    HP memory is an absolute rip off, especially since they use generic bull-crap vendors.
     
    Greg, Feb 25, 2008
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    scooberdoober, Feb 25, 2008
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  7. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Why should he avoid G.Skill
     
    jooooeee, Feb 25, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Because it doesnt come with lifetime warranty
     
    flipfire, Feb 25, 2008
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  9. Mr.Ric

    Mr.Ric Notebook Guru

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    :) Thank you very much everyone! I'm back in the UK next week so I think I'll get some on order from Crucial!
     
    Mr.Ric, Feb 26, 2008
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