sorry offtopic O.O

I need to know how upgradeable the NP8662 is, and if i ordered it with 2gb ddr3 system ram, could i later order 2gb more ddr3 for like 150$ or something and install it myself, if so how difficult is it to install ram in this/upgrade the cpu. Also if anyone has worked with XOTIC PC, how would you rate their service / reliability?

Thanks everyone for your help and advice,
Rob

 

xoticpc is great and very helpful people

you can easily upgrade your CPU and ram

get the cpu off ebay.com
get the RAM off newegg.com

 

Why do you keep posting your questions in here? There is a Sager section you know. (MOVED )

It is VERY easy to upgrade the NP8662. One bottom panel comes off and you get access to everything, RAM, Wireless, CPU, GPU, etc. 2GB more of DDR3 isn't $150, it's like $30. I ordered from XoticPC, tons of people ordered from XoticPC, they are extremely reliable and their prices are very competitive.

 

Thanks for info. Could someone find me an example of a 2gb stick of ram that would be compatible with this notebook, I am inexperienced with hardware and not sure what to search for on newegg that would be compatible. I'm thinking of getting 2gb to start, then later ordering 2gb more to add if needed.

 

I am using two sticks of this. Any of the memory on this page is compatible.

You need to specifically ask for your notebook to be equipped with one 2GB stick, or you'll be given two 1GB sticks instead, which would force you to buy 2x 2GB sticks later.

The internal layout is simple:

 

Thanks for fast informative reply.

These are my option, I assume the option i bolded is a 2gb stick? Does Dual Channel mean 2 sticks of ram or?

~ 2,048MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS)
~ 2,048MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory (1 SODIMM) ( + 5 )
~ 3,072MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory (2 SODIMMS) ( + 30 )
~ 4,096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (Requires Vista 64-Bit to utilize Full 4GB) ( + 50 )
~ 6,144MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (Requires Vista 64-Bit to utilize 4GB+) ( + 495 )
~ 8,192MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (Requires Vista 64-Bit to utilize 4GB+) (Up to 6.8GB due to Chipset Limitation) ( + 895 )

 

dual channel means 2 sticks that are the same speed

and yes you selected the right one