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    Best price for Inspiron 1720 Ram?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by JesterDev, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. JesterDev

    JesterDev Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have finally bought my dell! I choose to go with 1gig of ram, and will buy another 1gig from someplace else. So my question is where can I get the best deal on a 1gig stick?

    I saw newegg had one for $25 but can't seem to find it now.

    USD prices please. :)
     
    JesterDev, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    you will not need a 1gb stick but 2 1gb sticks if you want to get to 2gb. remember you have 2 slots currently filled with 2x512 sticks.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. JesterDev

    JesterDev Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah actually I read that after the fact. "1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm"
    I'm just going to buy a 2GB Stick, and end up with 2.5GB for now. Just need enough to get me up and running and that should do it for now.

    I don't think these need to be installed in matching pairs.. ??
     
    JesterDev, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Nope. If they are different speeds, then one will just downclock.

    To be honest, I would just go with 4GB (2x2GB) modules because that'll leave you room for future upgrades and if you ever decide to take the x64 path, you'll have the 'equipment' to follow. :)
     
    ScifiMike12, Feb 28, 2008
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