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    Which RAM to buy

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by getkoushik, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. getkoushik

    getkoushik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    I wanted to buy additional RAM (I have 2 Gigs installed). Which brand should I go for? I have a brand new T61(14" SXGA+).
    Also, do you think using a ReadyBoost USB flash drive will help?(this solution may save my bucks for additional RAM ;) )
     
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Any 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300/5400) RAM stick will do. Just make sure it has lifetime warranty (most do).

    Make sure to check out the RAM Deals section here on NBR as well.

    I don't think ReadyBoost will provide any extra speed since you already have a sufficient amount of RAM (2GB).

    I mean even 2GB is good itself unless you're running memory intensive programs or gaming.
     
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    He steered you in the right direction.
     
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    getkoushik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep got the point. But my T61 has nr of processes that is taking upto 1Gigs of RAM itself and I have Intel X3100 integrated graphics which takes in some memory itself.
     
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