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    New guy, dumb question, CF-29 RAM

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by unrealtrip, Jan 7, 2010.

  1. unrealtrip

    unrealtrip Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, new to the forum and Toughbooks, I have a CF-29HTM50BM en route arriving next week. While waiting for it to arrive, I decided to order some RAM and using a memory web tool on some website it advised me I needed PC2100 so I ordered up 1 1GB stick from NewEgg, however I've also seen that people use PC2700.

    So, the question is, did I just order the wrong memory? I did read the FAQ and followed the RAM thread, but couldn't find my answer there.

    btw: Great forum, I've been reading a lot since I started looking into these Toughbooks, they are perfect for my intended use.
     
    unrealtrip, Jan 7, 2010
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  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    It will gonna work but it is much better if you got the faster pc2700 200pin. They are both backward compatible.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Jan 7, 2010
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  3. ToughNut

    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    Unreal, a dumb question is one that's never asked. You're in good company here and the next time before you jump off a cliff, ask the blokes first!! Can't go wrong with that!

    Betcha' you'll enjoy your new toy. I know I did but didn't relish the sight of a pickup running over it! Nevermind... long story... :D
    Ron in SG
     
    ToughNut, Jan 7, 2010
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  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    You got one of the SBC models....

    ***SBC ONLY***Pentium M 738-1.4G LV (Centrino),13.3Transmissive touch XGA,512MB,40GB, WLAN802.11a+b+g, Win XP SP2, Tester I/F, EDGE(GC83), logo, asset tag, replaceable RJ11 jack

    You may want to see what you get when it arrives.
     
    Toughbook, Jan 7, 2010
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  5. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    There are no dumb questions here
    Only Dumb answers

    You might have an issue, you might not
    It depends if the ram will overclock to pc2700

    I have personally blue screened these before using pc2100 ram

    You will have to try it


    Alex
     
    Alex, Jan 7, 2010
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  6. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    We have a simple, sliding scale for answers to your dumb questions: :wink:

    Answers: $1

    Short Answers: $5

    Correct Answers: $25

    Easy Answers: How much have you got?

    Dumb looks : Still free.

    mnem
    Life is like a box of chocolates: Someone else probably already got the good ones.
     
    mnementh, Jan 8, 2010
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  7. unrealtrip

    unrealtrip Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys :)
     
    unrealtrip, Jan 8, 2010
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  8. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Yeah... I have a butt-load of PC2100... I use them to start my fires in my fireplace... 15,000 volts across the 3rd and 15th contact produces a beautiful blue flame..... Quick fires! Bad RAM.....
     
    Toughbook, Jan 8, 2010
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  9. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    And how many different combinations DID you try before finding the 'magic' 3rd and 15th pin combo?
     
    Doobi, Jan 8, 2010
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