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    Ram Type Supported by T510

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sanb111, Aug 8, 2010.

  1. sanb111

    sanb111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can somebody please help to specify the Ram Type and speed supported by T510.
    I just ordered T510 with 2 gb ram. I wan to upgrade it to 8 gb by buying more ram online
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Pc3-8500.
     
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    sanb111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does it support DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)
     
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    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Yes it can, but unless you're getting it at the same price or cheaper than the DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) then it's not worth to pay extra. The system will just downclock to use the PC3-8500 speed regardless if you put faster RAMs in.
     
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    sanb111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The price Difference is only 9$. It cost 9 $ more for DDR3 1333.
    Also , does ram manufacturing company matters a lot.
    The options are GSkill , Corsiar, Crucial.
    Gskill is the cheapest.
     
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    I would say no. Older ThinkPads could be picky about memory, but the new ones are not. Buy whatever's cheaper and if it doesn't work, exchange it.
     
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it has a life time just go with it. All the companies you mentioned are fine.
     
    jaredy, Aug 8, 2010
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    You should note that to have 8GB of RAM in the T510, you will need to replace the stock 2GB - that is, you're going to have to buy 2 sticks of 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 RAM (1066MHz). The cheapest I've seen each of those is around ~$100, so that's a $200 upgrade there.
     
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    @MidnightSun
    Yes, i know it have to buy 2 sticks of 4 gb.
    Does anybody ever used
    Patriot Signature DDR3 1333MHz 4 ghz, its for 89.99 after rebate.

    FRYS.com | PATRIOT MEMORY

    Any reviews on the ram above..
     
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    Patriot is a reputable brand, so you should have no problems.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 9, 2010
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    @MidnightSun @jaredy @Hearst555 @ZaZ Thanks for help
     
    sanb111, Aug 10, 2010
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    Ordered Corsiar DDR3 8gb 1085 for 212 $ shipped from tigerdirect
    Installed it today on the new lenovo T510 machine and it worked fine.
     
    sanb111, Aug 18, 2010
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