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    What RAM for T61 Upgrade ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by LoeGlass, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. LoeGlass

    LoeGlass Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I have a T61 with T7300 / 1G RAM / 1G Turbo Memory. I decided to add either a 1G or 2G RAM to make it run smoother. What "brand" of RAM will fit into T61? Is there any dos and don'ts? Appreciated if any expert here to share with his experience.
     
    LoeGlass, Jul 27, 2007
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    I just went with Crucial. Very good price (maybe at worst a couple bucks more than everyone else) and I've never heard anyone complain about compatibility.
     
    Saneless, Jul 27, 2007
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    crucual, mushkin, corsair, hynix, kingston, samsung are all great.

    I personally use crucial, but you can't go wrong with any of these brands because most of them use the same chips.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 27, 2007
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    Any ram that is 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) should work fine.
     
    Wrath, Jul 27, 2007
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    I just came back from Fry's this morning with a $24.99 Crucial 1GB. It's online now here, after $20 rebate.
     
    Leon2245, Jul 27, 2007
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    I got a 2GB Patriot from newegg.com for $100 after rebates. T61 has been running great so far.
     
    jmgraca, Jul 27, 2007
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    LoeGlass, just make sure that your system has only 1gig stick installed not 2*512mg stick before order.
     
    Kayakee, Jul 27, 2007
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    Thank you ALL for the valuable info. My T61 has 1 X 1G so I tend to get a 2G Ram for it.

    However, just curious to know, would it be a big different between the total 2G or 3G RAM if my work involves a slight use of Photoshop CS ?
     
    LoeGlass, Jul 27, 2007
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