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    CF-30 & 31 RAM (Memory) Type and Supplier wanted

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. Bladeweaver

    Bladeweaver Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Folks,

    I'm thinking buying memory directly from Heartland may be overpriced.

    I also know not all brands will work.

    Does anyone have a trusted brand of memory they use for upgrades? A good discount supplier?

    Thanks much!
     
    Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015
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  2. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    Too many good brands :)
    All good brands will work.
    Also your laptops have different types of RAM (DDR2, DDR3).
    Amazon is one of the best suppliers :)
     
    BaRRmaley, Jul 22, 2015
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    No maybe about it...about 3 to 4 times more. They are many types but a lot of they use Samsung chips on them. New will cost you more but sometimes Newegg. com has great deals on them. The CF-30 uses DDR2 5300 and DDR2 6400. The CF-31 uses DDR3.
     
    toughasnails, Jul 22, 2015
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    Bladeweaver Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys. Speedy replies as always.

    The reason I am asking is that I got some name brand memory and the laptop would not even recognize it. I had to revert back to the original 2GB I had.
     
    Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015
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    What model of 30 do you have MK1 , 2 or 3. I have run all types of brands in the 30's I have and never a problem....Remember 32bit OS will only see 4GB and 64 it will see 8GB
     
    toughasnails, Jul 22, 2015
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    Bladeweaver Notebook Enthusiast

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    My CF-30's are Mk2. My CF-31 is a MK1. The 31 is the one I tried the RAM with. I usualy buy Corsair memory. I bought a 4GB stick hoping for it to see 3.

    Both of the 30's only have 1GB. I need to give them a good boost as well.
    One will sit in my M925A1 with my PLGR GPS connected to it.
     
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    Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    3 ??? Not sure I understand. What are you using for Windows...W7 ?
     
    toughasnails, Jul 22, 2015
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    Foosking Notebook Guru

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    Samsung is what I recommend. I but them in lots of 10.
    You are better off using 2x2GB sticks then 1 because of the dual channel memory advantage and if you want you can trick x86 systems into see/using more ram.
     
    Foosking, Jul 22, 2015
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    The CF-31 Has Windows 7 32 bit


    Both of the CF-30's have Vista
     
    Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    I think the problem is you've bought DDR3L (1,35V) memory for your CF-31, while you need 1,5V.
    Extrasensory message :))
     
    BaRRmaley, Jul 22, 2015
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    Bladeweaver Notebook Enthusiast

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    My usual supplier doesn't stock Samsung memory but I looked and the Amazonians have it.

    I'll peek at the DDR3 I bought already tonight and see what the voltage is. Great info as usual.

    One of the 30's has a screen that won't change brightness but I'll get after that later this week.
     
    Bladeweaver, Jul 22, 2015
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    Start a new thread and we should be able to help you out .
     
    toughasnails, Jul 22, 2015
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    CF-30Mk 2. SSD and 4gb ram = new machine,you will thank us because it will run like a rabbit. :D
     
    safn1949, Jul 22, 2015
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