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    how much RAM is too much?? CF29 MK3

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by frtdrmrose7, Dec 24, 2009.

  1. frtdrmrose7

    frtdrmrose7 Newbie

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    I currently have 512 MB ram and one open slot, can I add a full GB into that slot?
     
    frtdrmrose7, Dec 24, 2009
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Yes, you can if you want


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    frtdrmrose7 Newbie

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    Thx for the quick response
     
    frtdrmrose7, Dec 24, 2009
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    No problem
    I was a easy question ,so it only took 2 minutes to figure out the answer


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  5. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a simple answer because the most you can have total in the CF-29 is 1.5GB, unless its one of the oldest MK1s which had 256mb built in meaning you max at 1.25GB, the largest chip you can add is 1GB either way
     
    Connor922, Dec 24, 2009
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  6. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    Actually, it is not just the older models, I have a CF-29N Mark 5 and it only came from Panasonic with 256 RAM on the system board.
     
    Azrial, Dec 24, 2009
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    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Hey...

    This reminds me... I wish there was 2 rams slots and NO on board ram. Then we could jam (2) 1 gig sticks in.
     
    I58SR, Dec 25, 2009
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    No.... you want the onboard RAM as backup... Think about it... Most laptops will not even crank up with no RAM.... Panny wants to make sure it works EVERY time. I can count the reports of bad onboard RAM reported here on one hand over the past 3 years....

    Remember.... It's built for durability and reliability.... Not speed.... It has the lowest failure rate of ANY laptop!
     
    Toughbook, Dec 25, 2009
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    Oh! Ok...Good point.
     
    I58SR, Dec 25, 2009
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