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    RAM for x120e?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jw8725, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. jw8725

    jw8725 Notebook Geek

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    Hi can someone recommend me some RAM for the x120e that works without compatibility issues.

    Ideally I'm after 2 X 4 gig. I may settle for a very low latency 4 gig though.

    Thanks :D
     
    jw8725, Jun 18, 2011
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  2. Forma313

    Forma313 Newbie

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    I installed 2GB Kingston RAM next to the 2GB already present and have had no problems so far.
     
    Forma313, Jun 18, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    RAM is RAM is RAM. As long as it POSTs and passes several rounds of memtest you should be good. Any brand name manufacturer with a lifetime warranty will suffice (Crucial, Corsair, Kingston, GSkill).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 18, 2011
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    The X120e supports single-channel DDR3 PC3-8500 1066MHz RAM, so anything faster will downclock to that speed. As for brand, go for anything that has a lifetime warranty (which is pretty much any brand)--they're all more or less the same. I actually added a Lenovo/IBM-refurb DDR3 stick (Samsung RAM chips) to the 2GB stick my X120e came with.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 18, 2011
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  5. jw8725

    jw8725 Notebook Geek

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    Well I'm having a problem with CORSAIR 2 X 4GB. CM3X8GSDKIT1066. My laptop keeps freezing up and resetting after resuming from sleep. i.e. when I close the lid and open it. So I'm back to square 1 about finding RAM that works.
     
    jw8725, Jun 18, 2011
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    I've heard a few reports of problems with Corsair 2x4GB. Not sure if it actually means something though.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Jun 19, 2011
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    Yes I'm having trouble with my Corsair 2 X 4 GB.
     
    jw8725, Jun 19, 2011
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    jw8725, Jun 19, 2011
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    clicq, Jun 20, 2011
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    Hi mate, its worth a lot to me actually. Thank you so much for letting me know. I have this baby on order and I hope to have it tomorrow. I'll be doing the exact same as you. Keeping the stock 2 gig and adding this in for a total of 6 gigs. I bought some Corsair 2 X 4GB which was giving me problems and I'm in the process of sending it back.

    Thanks :D
     
    jw8725, Jun 20, 2011
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  11. ET3D

    ET3D Notebook Guru

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    I added a Corsair 4GB to the 2GB that came with the X120e and it works fine.
     
    ET3D, Jun 22, 2011
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  12. Dark_

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    1066mhz CAS7 is the lowest CAS I've been able to find, anyone found something lower at the same speed?
     
    Dark_, Jun 23, 2011
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  13. flameboy

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    Nope, I tried extensively to look as well to no avail.

    7-7-7-20 timings seem to be the norm for PC-8500 ram.
     
    flameboy, Jun 25, 2011
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  14. Dark_

    Dark_ Notebook Consultant

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    Perfect. No point in going with a higher CAS memory when I can run a stick at rated speeds and a lower CAS :)
     
    Dark_, Jun 27, 2011
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