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    zv5000 memory question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by christoph, Jan 27, 2005.

  1. christoph

    christoph Newbie

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    hello everybody!
    I recently purchased a zv5000 with the 3700+ processor with only standard 256 memory because I figured I could upgrade the memory for cheaper than what hp was charging. My delimma is that all information on this laptop points to using pc2700 333mHz memory, yet on a couple posts in this forum I see people talking of using pc3200. I just wanted to know if this is possible, because I was a little let down to see that my new laptop uses slower memory. Also, can we upgrade to a 128mb graphics card? Any intelligent contributions would be much appreciated. Thanks.
     
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    These days PC2700 memory from Crucial or Kingston is safest, some other brands will work but I never keep track of which. I have a pair of Crucial 512MB PC2700 sticks in mine. Verify your configuration by running MemTest86+ for about half an hour after you upgrade just to be thorough.

    The graphics chip is soldered to the motherboard. No upgrades.
     
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