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    Ram 1 gig modules Vs to 2 500mb modules

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by slxrti, Nov 22, 2007.

  1. slxrti

    slxrti Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, other than the physical differents, is there any reason to choose one config. over the other. This is for a t60,


    thanks slxrti
     
    slxrti, Nov 22, 2007
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are pros and cons.

    With one dimm you will be able to expand. On the other hand you don't get the advantages of DDR2 in terms of speed.
     
    Renee, Nov 22, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes you do! You still get the exact speed of the ddr2 module. It doesn't just magically downclock itself if there's only 1 dimm...

    What yo do lose is dual channel, but that is a 3%-5% difference at most.
     
    adinu, Nov 22, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    The speed differance will be negligeble though. I'd say go with the 1GB, unless 2 512's are much cheaper. But you can get 2 GB ram for $49 these days, so maybe that's an option.
     
    fabarati, Nov 22, 2007
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  5. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Buy a Single 1 GB DIMM/SODIMM as you ll be able to expand more...if u buy 512 MB then it ll go waste once u expand.
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 22, 2007
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  6. Sean S

    Sean S Notebook Consultant

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    Sooner or later, you will want to upgrade your ram. don't waste what you have right now and get the 1gb in one DIMM.

    By only having one DIMM, you'll loose the Dual Channel support, but as mentioned, it's negligible. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference at all. It's definitely worth saving the second DIMM for when you want to upgrade later down the line. And it will happen :).
     
    Sean S, Nov 22, 2007
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