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    My T400 will come with 2GB of RAM, but in 1 stick or 2?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oranj, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. oranj

    oranj Newbie

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    I'd like to upgrade to 4GB of RAM as soon as I can, so I want to know if I need to buy only one stick of 2GB or two. Thanks!
     
    oranj, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    Depends on the ordered configuration: if it says "2GB - 1DIMM," you can just add another 2GB stick. If, however, it says "2GB - 2DIMMs," then you'll have to buy 2 2GB sticks to replace both the 1GB sticks in there.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 6, 2009
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    oranj Newbie

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    Dang, I ordered it with the 2DIMM, not knowing what 1DIMM meant. Thanks anyways though :)
     
    oranj, Aug 6, 2009
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    pem69 Notebook Consultant

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    That's OK, because you got the cheaper cost in the end. When I look, 1x2->2x1 is $40. You can get 2x2 on newegg for about $60, vs the 1x2 for $30.
     
    pem69, Aug 6, 2009
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  5. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just sell the unwanted memory.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 6, 2009
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    oranj, Aug 7, 2009
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  7. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, it should. Crucial is a good brand and as long as the RAM has lifetime warranty you should be fine. I just upgraded mine to 4GB yesterday with these(was 49.99) when I bought them...
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226019
     
    miner, Aug 7, 2009
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    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Like miner said, get one that has a lifetime warranty.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 7, 2009
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