Max and best memory for the CF-30CASLZBM

I just bought a CF- 30CASLZBM and I am looking for the best deal in memory for it. Per the book, the maximum is 4GB 400 MHz PC3200 SODIMM. Does this look like what I need and does the price seem fair?

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Yes, I can read, but I have not been following the board of late and who knows, someone may have figured out a " weird little trick" to run more or faster RAM! LoL!

I was somewhat disappointed to not find a CF-30 FAQ on the site!

 

What you need is ddr2 PC-5300. I can send you more info but on my phone at work. When I get home I will
I only pay $30.00 for 2 x 2gb

 

....This may help you some.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/264961-official-cf-30-thread.html

 

Thanks Shawn , I tried to do that on my phone but no go .
You can use PC2-5300 DDR2 or PC2-6400 DDR2 which will run at the slower speed.

Here is one search you can try http://www.ebay.com/sch/Computer-Components-Parts-/175673/i.html?_sop=15&_nkw=2gb+ddr2+laptop&rt=nc

BTW nice 30, looks like you got a loaded one.

 

Isn't that your department?

 

Good Memory... :laugh:

 

Pun intended?

 

Did you have a doubt that I would stoop that low? :yes:

 

I would go for Crucial 2x2GB PC26400, highly recommended. Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Crucial 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR2 800MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT25664AC800 (ebay offers are more expensive).

I've bought more than half a dozen kits from Crucial, no issues whatsoever.

 

I think you have that backwards don't you, the PC2-5300 would run at the slower speed (or 5.3GB/s) then the PC2-6400 (6.4GB/s.)? Or, am I confused?

 

he meant PC2-6400 rated @ 800 Mhz, will run at the lower speed of the memory controller ( intel 945GM) on the CF-30, i.e. 667Mhz. But nonetheless, it may be faster, because *at* the lower 666 freq, it can have a lower CAS Latency (CL5 vs CL6).
I'll check on my 30mk1, to tell the exact timings the BIOS set up for my Crucial DDR2/800Mhz CL6.
Here's some info on memory speeds: Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Memory speeds and compatibility

The CF30mk1 PDF spec files list the memory as PC2-4200 (533Mhz), however I think that's the minimum speed memory accepted. It should run at the CPU FSB (1:1) at 667Mhz (PC2-5300).

On the mk2 (i965GM) and mk3 (iGS45E) you can use that PC2-6400 memory at it's full 800 Mhz. So keep that in mind, for a future upgrade.

 

Yes that is what I meant :thumbsup: . Many times you can pickup this memory cheaper on ebay. I think it was Shawn that picked two 2GB for around $20-$25. I known I have got them for $15 shipped.

 

If you know what to search for, you can get good deals on ram. I just got a 2gb Crucial/Micron for $16.00 shipped...I missed a deal last week for $12.00 a stick..

 

Thanks Guys!! I ordered two New Samsung 2GB PC2-5300 SoDIMMS last night!