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    X301 RAM upgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by aislepathlight, Mar 26, 2011.

  1. aislepathlight

    aislepathlight Notebook Geek

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    Hey all,

    I'm looking to upgrade the RAM on my X301. I was looking at the Lenovo website, and 2 gig DMM of RAM is only $35. Seems pretty reasonable, right? Or should I get it from elsewhere?

    Thanks all!
     
    aislepathlight, Mar 26, 2011
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  2. TheGreat

    TheGreat Notebook Consultant

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    I upgraded my X301 RAM using this: Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model F3-8500CL7S-4GBSQ

    Planning to add 1 more stick. Lenovo priced their items a little higher than other sellers (might be related to compatibilty/soak test)
     
    TheGreat, Mar 26, 2011
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  3. MidnightSun

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    You should get it elsewhere, typically a 2GB stick of DDR3 laptop RAM is now only around $15-20. I actually got mine refurbished from the Lenovo Outlet for ~$13 shipped a few weeks ago.
     
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