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    Maximum RAM specs for T43?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dshorter11, Oct 20, 2007.

  1. dshorter11

    dshorter11 Newbie

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    Can someone post the specs for the fastest RAM I can use with a T43? The Lenovo parts section lists only one type, PC4200.

    Thanks.
     
    dshorter11, Oct 20, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The T43 has a Pentium M processor, which only supports up to PC4200. Anything faster will downclock to those speeds.
     
    Greg, Oct 20, 2007
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    Thanks, that's very good to know, as many people out there are sellig 5300 for the T43.

    How many of the other specs should I care about when shopping for two 1 GB sticks? Here is a sample ad:

    http://www.edgetechcorp.com/memory/upgrade.asp?cid=28781

    The specs that catch my attention are

    PC2-4200 - Thanks for the answer on this
    CL4 - Best option?
    DDR2 - Best option?
    SODIMM - only option?
    for ThinkPad 73P3844 - a very specific model number, but I assume this example probably appplies to all T43s.

    Thanks, I realize these questions are RAM 101.
     
    dshorter11, Oct 23, 2007
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    Any thoughts? Anyone?
     
    dshorter11, Oct 24, 2007
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