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    700m memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zer0, Oct 12, 2005.

  1. zer0

    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm going to buy a 700m soon and plan to upgrade the RAM from newegg but I don't know which kind to buy. I want to upgrade to 1GB or 2GB but which model and/or brand should I buy? Something of good quality fits my preference.
     
    zer0, Oct 12, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It uses PC2700 memory. Kingston, Crucial and Corsair are all good brands.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 12, 2005
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    risingstar Newbie

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    does 400 mhz pc3200 rams works with dell 700m?
     
    risingstar, Nov 11, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Like Zazonz said, kingston would be my choice too.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 11, 2005
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  5. risingstar

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    so?
    It works or not?
     
    risingstar, Nov 14, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It should work at the lower speed.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 14, 2005
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    chesney09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I recall, I read an article(Wish I could find it) that said.. in a nutshell, although you can use higher speed RAM, it can/could/will actually slow your system down. I am really digging through cobwebs now, but they compared it to not having a consistent pipe to run through and by using higher speed RAM, it actually can casue a bottleneck.
    How true is it? I don't know. But, if your Rig is rated for a specific speed.. I'd just stick to what it is rated for.
     
    chesney09, Nov 14, 2005
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  8. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    How much for a 512MB stick (for the 700m), a 1GB stick? Want to see if it's worth it.
     
    Momo26, Nov 14, 2005
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    About $90-100
     
    risingstar, Nov 15, 2005
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    rasputinj Notebook Consultant

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    Kingston is good, I have PNY in my 9300 right now works well, you can get the PNY for as low as $44.99 here. Kingston should run around $70 or so at NewEgg.
     
    rasputinj, Nov 15, 2005
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    monkeykevin Notebook Geek

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    I read a Article on PC Mag saying It DOESN'T matter what brand you run UNLESS its being Over Clocked which I HIGHLY doubt on a 700m running at 2700.

    Most ram are all the same but if its a daily user just stick for whats cheaper and more for the bucks.

    Go for Crucial or KingMax or what ever cheaper not gonna hurt ya.

    PS: I'm in the same situation on upgrading my 700M =P Got it for $680

    1.6GhZ, 256RAM(SLOW as F****),8or9Cell???, Super PI "2min" FLAT @ 2million Digi(Beat that 700m owners!!!)
     
    monkeykevin, Nov 16, 2005
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  12. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    $680 is a steal for that machine. I assume you used some nice coupon (I don't have the same privilage here in Canada)?
     
    Momo26, Nov 16, 2005
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