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    Averatec memory question

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Bluecrab56, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. Bluecrab56

    Bluecrab56 Newbie

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    I have an Averatec 3250. Max ram is 512. I thought I had seen on the Averatec Forum, before it went out, that you could put a 1gb ram in and it would work. Anybody know if this is true or not ? Anyone out there done it and if so what kind ? Thanks all for any help
     
    Bluecrab56, Dec 29, 2007
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The Averatec 3250 is limited to a single memory slot occupied by the 512mb stick.

    In order to upgrade, you would need a 1gb PC2700 DDR SODIMM that costs around $50-70 on newegg. Any brand should work as long as you get the right type. I think it should work despite the documented limit at 512mb. But honestly, I don't think it's worth to upgrade the Averatec 3250 as its fairly dated now.
     
    admlam, Dec 29, 2007
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    Bluecrab56 Newbie

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    Thanks admlam, I'll consider the advice - if for $75 it will work a little faster on a few programs it may be worth it for now. Thanks again
     
    Bluecrab56, Dec 29, 2007
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    My 1gig RAM got here today from Newegg. 10 minutes later it's installed and runs perfect - system reconizes 1gig just like you said. Thanks again for help. I know lappy is old but this will feel better for awhile.
     
    Bluecrab56, Jan 7, 2008
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    hey blue crab i have 3250 as well and was wondering which ram you purchased so i can fix my oldie but goodie up as well
     
    jay147, Jan 16, 2008
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    APRIL 23rd, i just bought
    GB Micro 1GB DDR SODIMM PC2700 2100MHz at Staples for $140 CAD

    I thought my tuckered out, out date laptop slowing down with OLD AGE with only 512MB or RAM on windows XP was going to be put to rest.

    So i decided to try to see if the rumours where true - worth a try and i could always return the memory stick to the store for uncompatibility.

    But then... WAMMO !!!
    To my surprise, my 4 year old Averatec 3200 laptop booted up like a newborn baby & was able to run 200% improuved speed !

    WAY TO GO AVERATEC !
     
    hlantern, Apr 24, 2008
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