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    Will this G.Skill RAM work in my T500?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Broadus, Nov 28, 2011.

  1. Broadus

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    I'm planning to upgrade the RAM in my T500 from 4GB to 8GB and found this G.Skill at Newegg for $25: 8GB (2 x 4GB), 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600).

    Should this work in my T500?

    Or would this Crucial 8GB be better for $40: (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Broadus, Nov 28, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Both will work; the first set will merely underclock to the maximum speed that the T500's chipset supports (1066MHz).
     
    MidnightSun, Nov 28, 2011
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  3. Broadus

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    Thanks. That's what I thought but wanted confirmation. I'll go with the G.Skill and save $15.

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    Well, the G.Skill memory I linked sold out at Newegg before I placed my order, but I found the same Crucial memory at Buy.com for $32.95. Still not bad for 8GB of notebook memory.
     
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    Yeah I saw this deal and too bad Newegg.ca doesn't offer the same deals.
    I guess I will wait for boxing day before upping to 8gb ram.
     
    Quanger, Dec 1, 2011
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    There's another sale on Patriot DDR3 1333MHz 8GB (4GB x2) modules at Newegg going on now. Not sure if it's applicable to Newegg Canada, though.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 1, 2011
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