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    HOT RAM Deals! (read first before posting)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Gophn, May 6, 2007.

  1. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Nope. Even with a 64bit OS, you will not see the full 4GB becuase of chipset limitation(hardware issue).

    -first page of this thread

    However, 3GB is plenty for most people.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 16, 2008
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    Thanks for the reply...

    So in the end I think I can get 4GB RAM for < $100, Will it still be worth spending the extra <$50 to go from 2x1 to 2x2GB?

    grazzt
     
    grazzt, Jan 20, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I would have to say 'Yes'. I can only get 3.4GB in Vista/XP (even though I am using a 32-bit OS/x86 CPU) but Vista runs a hell of a lot smoother and I can still run my modules in dual-channel.

    Hell. Ram is so cheap it's like taking candy from a baby.. Yum. Got my set for $68 on Frys.com (Outpost).
     
    ScifiMike12, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. envy

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    How do I know what kind of ram I need to put in my laptop.

    I know its an odd question. my when it comes to things like this.. I am lost.
     
    envy, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    If you mean the system in your sig, then look for DDR2-667 (PC2-5300/5400) 200-pin So-dimm.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 22, 2008
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  7. Lao

    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    If any of you find a good deal on a 2x2GB (DDR2 667) kit, would you please announce it here?
     
    Lao, Jan 26, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

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    They have been selling for 60 bucks all the time...US only though.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 26, 2008
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  9. Lao

    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    I am in US until 25th Feb.

    Can you point me to a good kit?

    P.S. Does anyone by any chance know the RAM's manufacturer in a Lenovo R61i ? I would like tu get the kit from the same manufacturer if possible.
     
    Lao, Jan 26, 2008
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  10. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    You are looking for a 4GB kit right?

    Will you be buying it online or picking it up from a store?

    Manufacters are not important when buying laptop memory so just look for the cheapest price on ram that comes with a lifetime warranty.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 27, 2008
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  11. Lao

    Lao Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought a pair of PC-6300 PQI's from Newegg last night, in case I decide to upgrade my CPU later to a 800MHz one. I got them for 82 $ shipped in MI.
     
    Lao, Jan 27, 2008
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  12. Ulysses

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    I am looking to get some RAM for a T61, 2GBs. I have no experience buying RAM so any advice or deals would be much appreciated.
     
    Ulysses, Jan 30, 2008
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  13. swordfish01

    swordfish01 Notebook Consultant

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    which one of these do I need... my laptop says it came with


    2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMM for Dell Latitude Notebooks

    I want to double that...
     
    swordfish01, Jan 30, 2008
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  14. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check the front page, and look up DDR2 PC5300 RAM. PC6400 RAM is worthless as most computers cannot run it at more than PC5300 speeds.

    You also need DDR2 PC5300 RAM.

    @Both of you: Laptops ONLY have two RAM slots, so if you want more than 2GB of RAM for instance...you buy one or two single 2GB sticks to make either 3 or 4 GB.
     
    Greg, Jan 30, 2008
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  15. swordfish01

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    so i actually have 2 slots filled already? i thought I had a 2gb chip in there and just needed to buy another 2gb chip.
     
    swordfish01, Jan 30, 2008
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  16. swordfish01

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    swordfish01, Jan 30, 2008
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    Sponsi, Jan 31, 2008
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    nizzy1115, Feb 1, 2008
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    you can only use the $10 google checkout discount once so probably doesn't help most people. Unfortunately most buy.com coupons are for new customers only. They don't seem to value return customers.
     
    Swingman, Feb 2, 2008
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    swordfish01, Feb 2, 2008
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  21. swordfish01

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    i went with the deal on Newegg for $84... seems to be a great deal.

    Can't wait to se ehow the dell laptop does with 4 gb.
     
    swordfish01, Feb 2, 2008
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  22. Lao

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    Me too. ETA monday 4.02.2008. :d
     
    Lao, Feb 2, 2008
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  23. JTF2

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  24. Kdawgca

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    The F8SV-A1 can take any 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM regardless of speed(mhz). DDR2-667 is recommended since currently no laptop with a Intel mobile chipset can user DDR2-800.

    Any DDR2-667 ram including the OCZ ram you intend to buy should work so just get the cheapest stick of ram that has a lifetime warranty( Brand is not important).
     
    Kdawgca, Feb 4, 2008
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  25. JTF2

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  26. rtrdogs

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    I didn't make it over here before this deal at Fry's sold out on the Web site but if any come back in stock, Fry's has a Crucial 2GB stick for $14.99 after a $30 MIR:

    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/54...NFWghwfOQ**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

    There's another deal for 2 1GB sticks for $17.99 after rebate:

    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/52...NFWghwfOQ**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

    The 2x1GB stick product page isn't showing the rebate form but neither was the one above at first. (It's showing up in the search results that there's a rebate.) Here's the search page link that shows the rebate:

    http://shop2.outpost.com/{GDPoAX8Ju...ng=2gb+ddr2+pc5300&cat=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

    The same thing was happening with the 2GB stick that sold out at first. I Emailed customer support about the $14.99 stick showing a rebate on the search page but not the product page and they Emailed me a PDF copy of the rebate form within an hour.
     
    rtrdogs, Feb 15, 2008
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  27. WarTowels

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    I'm in the market to buy a new stick of 2GB DDR2 for my notebook, though it seems I've missed all of the good deals. =(

    -Towels
     
    WarTowels, Feb 21, 2008
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  28. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    Depending on how much you're willing to pay, you could score this 2GB stick for $30 after a $7MIR. Not as hot as the Fry's deals, but those went ridiculously quick.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Feb 21, 2008
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  29. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    I got a 2gb stick of corsair ddr2 5300 notebook memory from buy.com for $27 including shipping after rebate. I also used google checkout for $10 off.
     
    mowing machine, Feb 21, 2008
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  30. MEA707

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    When was this deal running? They're selling it for $55.22 now which isn't a great deal.
     
    MEA707, Feb 21, 2008
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  31. WarTowels

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    After rebate + shipping is $37.98

    -Towels
     
    WarTowels, Feb 21, 2008
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  32. chubbyfatazn

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    Yeah, it changed a few hours after I posted. It was $36.99 - $7MIR, free shipping. Sorry.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Feb 22, 2008
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    K3VIN, Mar 6, 2008
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  35. nizzy1115

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    nizzy1115, Mar 8, 2008
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  36. ArmageddonAsh

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    can the m9750 use 4GB ram with 64Bit operating system or is the limit part of the parts that the m9750 use.
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 8, 2008
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  37. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Nope...it can only see/use 2.5GB even with a 64bit OS. Its a limitation of the chipset.
    Take a look at this thread(pay close attention of Gophns post).
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=185131
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 8, 2008
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  38. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    can RAM in laptops be used in desktops?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 10, 2008
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  39. Lazy

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    i currently have 533MHz ram in my laptop, can i put and use 677MHz ram?
     
    Lazy, Mar 10, 2008
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  40. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Plain and simple no. There is a physical interface problem
    [​IMG]
    (notice the size/pin difference)
    However, I believe that some mobos accept so-dimm(laptop) modules. Look at the mobo manual.

    Yes, you should be able to(I am assuming you have DDR2 in your laptop since I dont believe they make DDR so-dimms at that speeds) .
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 10, 2008
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  41. ArmageddonAsh

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    okay thanx
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 11, 2008
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  42. flagerr

    flagerr Notebook Guru

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    would OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory works in my X61 laptop?
    would this memory be better than the PC 5300 ones on my laptop of course
     
    flagerr, Mar 13, 2008
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  43. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    No, it would still downclock to 667Mhz.

    4GB though, would fit and work. :)
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 13, 2008
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  44. Kreeeee

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    Kreeeee, Mar 13, 2008
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  45. flagerr

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    it's ok if it downclock into 667, but will it has better timing and everything? coz i find out that it will cost me around 10$ more for the 800 RAM. or should i save the $10 and go for 667 mhz?
    thanks
     
    flagerr, Mar 15, 2008
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  46. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    This is what I would do, get the 800Mhz ram, and when you upgrade to the newer Intel mobile platform, you can take advantage of that memory speed.

    But then again, many things might happen during that time (you sell your laptop, the Montevina platform uses different memory pin configuration, or whatever).
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 15, 2008
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  47. flagerr

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    ^^ thanks alot
    i think i'll go for the 800mhz and some peace on my mind that i got a better one than save $10 and questioning if i got the 800mhz will it improve my laptop performance
     
    flagerr, Mar 15, 2008
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  48. wtiger91

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    wtiger91, Mar 15, 2008
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  49. Ref

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    I'd go for the second one :)
     
    Ref, Mar 17, 2008
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  50. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Get the second one.

    As for how long, here's an example from my Dell laptop that I had upgraded to 4GB (2x2GB).
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 18, 2008
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