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    [newb question] What RAM should I get?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iamtehwalrus, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. iamtehwalrus

    iamtehwalrus Newbie

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    This is what I ordered with my new ThinkPad X61s 7668
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

    I want to install new RAM to get me up to 3gb, but I'm not sure which RAM to buy. I don't know what RAM is compatible with my laptop. i'm assuming I should just get an identical stick of RAM except 2gb, but I'm not 100% sure.

    i'd appreciate it if you could give me a newegg link with what you think i should buy

    I don't know if this matters, but the CPU i got was
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7500 LV (1.6GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)

    Thanks
     
    iamtehwalrus, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    I got my 4GB RAM from crucial. On their website you have Crucial Memory Advisor Tool where it tells you exactly what you need. And ever since I got them I have no problem with them.
     
    iorgus, Jun 24, 2008
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  3. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Here you go

    You can actually get anything on that page. Most people will tell you to go for the cheapest one from a quality company like OCZ, Crucial, Kingston, Corsair. They should all work fine. Make sure to go for one that has a lifetime warranty.

    There is also another one from OCZ, but it is currently out of stock. Should be in soon.

    OCZ
     
    The Fire Snake, Jun 24, 2008
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    gnuh Notebook Consultant

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    there was a 1x2GB OCZ 4 days ago @ Frys for $23 after rebate
     
    gnuh, Jun 24, 2008
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    fafan111 Notebook Consultant

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    just go to newegg, click on computer hardware ->memories -> laptop memories. those should work. the ones with 200 pins
    I got corsair VS for x61s, it worked
     
    fafan111, Jun 24, 2008
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  6. iamtehwalrus

    iamtehwalrus Newbie

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    Thanks everyone

    I ended up going with the Crucial 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory - Retail that Fire Snake recommended
     
    iamtehwalrus, Jun 24, 2008
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