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    Memory Configuration Issue with R61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gaurav811, Nov 25, 2007.

  1. gaurav811

    gaurav811 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just purchased an R61 with 1 Gig Ram in one slot. I plan to buy a 200 pin PC2 5300 667MHz 2 GIG ram from Newegg.

    Do you know if I can make the laptop work with 1Gig + 2Gig = 3Gig in 2 slots ? I know I had some issues regarding it in HP in the past. Never used Thinkpad before so have no idea.

    Also currently how long does it take Lenovo to ship the laptops ? If you have some recent experience please let me know.

    Thanks,
    G
     
    gaurav811, Nov 25, 2007
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    ari_m Notebook Consultant

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    This will work with no problems!
     
    ari_m, Nov 25, 2007
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    gaurav811 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just read that certain chipsets need to have two memories to be the same size. So r u sure this isnt the case for R61 ? Sorry for being so paranoid.
     
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  4. Sean S

    Sean S Notebook Consultant

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    never heard of that problem on a thinkpad - but double check with someone that has an r series.

    however, by not using the same sized ram sticks, you'll forfeit dual channel mode. this is, however, negligible - probably somewhere around 2-5%.

    i run 2+1 on a t60 with no problems.
     
    Sean S, Nov 25, 2007
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    UCSCalan Notebook Geek

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    you should just buy 2 x 1 gb ram. I think buying 1 stick from newegg is much more expensive. 2 x1gb OCZ ram will only cost you 15 bucks. Go check on slickdeal.net or spoofee.com
     
    UCSCalan, Nov 25, 2007
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