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    Easiest way to Find if its DDR or DDR2??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well hi..

    When i try to sell RAM's the first question normal buyers ask 'is my laptop DDR or DDR2' ... i tell them to type 'msinfo32' but it doesnt show..
    Due to this most of the time i am unable to sell RAM quickly...


    Other than telling each buyer to download CPU-z is there a simpler way to find out if Laptop Is DDR or DDR2
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 27, 2008
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    cloud_nine Notebook Evangelist

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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    CPU can also help, all of certain lines are 1 or the other. All C2D and TurionX2 are DDR2. And so on.
     
    powerpack, Jan 27, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well thanks.. i know but wanted to know a method for average user..thanks
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 27, 2008
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    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    Tell them to read the manufacturer's spec sheet. The manual's chapter on upgrading the RAM should also specify the required memory type.
     
    Nebelwand, Jan 27, 2008
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    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    looking up the laptop model number is just about the easiest way. im sure the averag consumer can do that much research.
     
    icecubez189, Jan 27, 2008
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    Easy, just download CPU-Z here
     
    skywalker, Jan 27, 2008
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  8. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    The average user has the ability to read I presume (unless they are 3 years old in which case they should not be purchasing stuff online). Thus they can read you the specs from the box, or read the make and model of their computer.

    That's all you need to know.
     
    adinu, Jan 27, 2008
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  9. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Yes, and if they can't figure out how to use those 2 sites, then maybe they should just not use a computer. :p
     
    Padmé, Jan 27, 2008
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