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    Will this RAM work

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by fluffyuk, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. fluffyuk

    fluffyuk Notebook Deity

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    Just out of curiosity will this RAM work in conjunction with the 4GB Installed as standard, and also can anyone suggest anything better?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16820104158

    Just want to ask in advance, I know 8Gb RAM is overkill at this moment in time. I would wait but RAM goes up in price the longer when new versions are brought out, due to it being mass produced. So I was going to jump on it while its cheap, or should I wait until 4GB sticks are more affordable??
     
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    Are you saying you want to replace your current RAM with that 4GB(2x2GB) kit, or that you want to use your current RAM with it?

    That's the same RAM I use in my M860ETU.
     
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    Short answer: No

    Long answer: Your laptop (and almost all laptops) only have 2 RAM slots, hence if you want more than 4GB RAM, you will need 4GB sticks.
     
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    I want to use that with my current ram (which came standard) to make it 8GB.

    What are your thoughts ?

    Can the 860 take 2x4GB and would this work faster ?
     
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  5. theriko

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    Yes the 860 can take 2x4GB, but it really won't help anything unless you're doing heavy photo/video editing/3d modelling.

    Also see my post above (as you replied at the same time)
     
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    Thanks mate appreciated, Will wait until 4GB DIMMS are more affordable.
     
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    Good idea.
     
    theriko, Mar 9, 2010
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