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e6400 backlit keyboard

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Jeffsteez, Aug 25, 2008.

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  1. jwarren

    jwarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    off topic question -- the laptop I ordered comes with 2 MB RAM from Dell (one slot). I ordered a second stick from Newegg for $20 (CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model VS2GSDS667D2 - Retail). Seems way cheaper than paying an extra $75 to Dell for essentially the same thing. But since y'all are experts, will I be fine with a "mismatched" pair of RAM, since I think they're essentially the same?
     
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    jwarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    FYI - this is what's coming:

    E6400
    P9500 (2.53GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    RAM -- 2GB,800MHZ,DDR2,1X2GB
    160 GB 7200 Free Fall Sensor
    WXGA+
    NVIDIA Quadro 160M
    8X DVD RW
    9 cell battery
    Backlit keyboard (though see problem in earlier posts)
    370 Bluetooth
    1510 wireless card
    XP Pro with Vista business license

    $727. $787 with tax, free shipping. I trust it's a good deal, no?
     
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  3. MDR8850

    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    return it...

    you need an 800mhz ram... since the 1st one is 800

    otherwise, getting a 667mhz ram would down clock the existing 800 to 667 - which in turn shall be under utilize
     
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  4. jwarren

    jwarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!!!!! How about this one (or similar):

    OCZ 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Laptop Memory Model OCZ2M8002G - Retail

    $22 at Newegg
     
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    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    better...
    they key here is to get the same frequency rams
     
    MDR8850, Apr 30, 2009
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    Same timings are important too. If you mix one stick of 800MHz with 4-4-4-12 and other 800MHz stick at 5-5-5-15, it won't be pretty.
     
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    No problem. The BIOS interrogates the SPD data and uses the slower timings.

    However, I haven't seen any 4-4-4-12 at 800MHz. I attach the timings for the OCZ module. The RAM that came in my E6400 (2 x 1GB in August 08) had timings of 5-6-6-18-24 and worked happily alongside the OCZ module.

    John
     

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  8. jwarren

    jwarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now I'm confused. Should I test my RAM when the laptop arrives and then order a module that matches the timings? Or does it not seem to matter as long as it is 800MHz?
     
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    ca172 Notebook Guru

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    Oh this is fantastic! So, if I don't like touch/feel/flex of backlit keyboard, I can always replace it with non-backlit standard keyboard.

    Does anyone have any idea how to get Dell to send me a non-backlit keyboard as a separate accessory (for free)? I am going to order E6400 from outlet (with backlit keyboard, most likely) but I'd like Dell to send me a non-backlit keyboard as an extra accessory.
     
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    i'll trade you keyboards if you'd like.
     
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