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    Which Memory do I buy?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bjchin, Feb 6, 2009.

  1. bjchin

    bjchin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought my T500 with 2GB memory. I want to add 2GB to it. What kind do I buy, and where should I get it from?

    Thanks
     
    bjchin, Feb 6, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You need PC8500 DDR3 memory like this.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 6, 2009
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    ^^^

    PC 3-8500 ;)

    and 204-pin as well. ;)
     
    ahl395, Feb 6, 2009
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  4. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Actually its 204 pin. DDR2 was 200, but DDR3 is 204 (they are NOT interchangeable).
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 6, 2009
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  5. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    oh, really?

    ok, thanks. i didnt know that?
     
    ahl395, Feb 6, 2009
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