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    9400 Ram

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by D0M, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. D0M

    D0M Newbie

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    Does anyonw know if I can order a 9400 Inspiron with ONE 1GB RAM module instead of 2 512's? I would like to allow for easy upgrade. That lady I spoke with didn't seem to be sure, so she just said no.

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    DOM
     
    D0M, Aug 29, 2006
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  2. TheGriffin

    TheGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Yes you can, it will cost you some extra monies and most of the time it's not worth it. I personally went with the 2x512's and intend to sell those and get me a 2x1024 set.
     
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  3. Dom

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    Thanks for the reply!

    Are you 100% sure, because I have just gotten told from another dell rep, that the RAM modules must be inserted in pairs on that board.

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    No, they're probably confused or something. You just won't run Dual-Channel mode which offers better performance when you have the same brand/speed and type of memory put in at the same time.

    As for your question, you could just go with a 1x1024 module from Dell when placing your order instead of the 2x512 or you could take those 2x512 and if you're a person who doesn't mind dealing with people then you can sell it to a friend or anyone on the internet and buy your self a good pair of 1024 modules from the same brand and type to run in Dual-Channel mode properly so you could gain a bit of performance ;).
     
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  5. Dom

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    Thanks very much for your help !

    Much appreciated.

    DOM
     
    Dom, Aug 30, 2006
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