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    CF-30D mk2 maximum memory?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by blargh.blargh.blargh, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. blargh.blargh.blargh

    blargh.blargh.blargh Notebook Consultant

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    I've just got a really good deal on a brand new CF-30 mk2 (CF-30FTSAZAM, 1.6/800/4MB L7500 + 1000 nit touchscreen + 80GB disk + no options + no WWAN + Vista).

    I know that other laptops with the L7500 processor can accommodate 8GB of RAM. My needs are fairly demanding - can the CF-30 mk2 also use 8GB of memory?
     
    blargh.blargh.blargh, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    No, 4GB MAX (2x2GB stix)
     
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  3. blargh.blargh.blargh

    blargh.blargh.blargh Notebook Consultant

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    You're right - it looks like there's a 4GB limitation in the chipset.

    The mk3 on the other hand, should support 8GB without any issues.
     
    blargh.blargh.blargh, Feb 24, 2010
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    I Doubt this...

    But we'll see :)
     
    Rob, Feb 24, 2010
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  5. blargh.blargh.blargh

    blargh.blargh.blargh Notebook Consultant

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    I'm just going by the Intel data-sheets for the corresponding chipsets.

    The mk2 has the GM965 Express chipset, which is limited to 4GB. link

    The mk3 has the GS45 Express chipset, which will support up to 8GB. link
     
    blargh.blargh.blargh, Feb 24, 2010
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    Wow ....What are you running I don't ever use more than 2gb ?


    Alex
     
    Alex, Feb 24, 2010
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    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    and, what OS?

    Unless it is a x64 Operating System it will never use all of that RAM. A 32bit system is going to be limited to around 3.5GB...
     
    Azrial, Feb 24, 2010
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    You can make a sweet RAM drive with some available software. Claims are they can letter drive the excess memory through "patented technology" what a 32bit OS cant.
     
    rrick, Feb 25, 2010
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