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    Brand of RAM

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ardor, Oct 27, 2005.

  1. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    So what brand of RAM does Dell overcharge us for?

    And would it be worth it from their overcharging to buy one big stick of RAM and adding another ourselves later?
     
    Ardor, Oct 27, 2005
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  2. drumfu

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    buy what you can afford.

    find out the cheapest combination and go with that.
     
    drumfu, Oct 27, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Buy it elsewhere unless you like to pay more. There is nothing special about Dell's memory. Depending on the model, the second slot may be under the keyboard. If you feel uneasy about doing that, that would be the only reason to buy from Dell. Otherwise more profits for them is all.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 27, 2005
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  4. doobie04

    doobie04 Notebook Consultant

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    its hynix ram
     
    doobie04, Oct 27, 2005
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  5. Jeff Coleman

    Jeff Coleman Notebook Evangelist

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    just get the minimum, dell is a ripoff on RAM upgrades. for the i9300 they charge $125 to upgrade from 2X256 to 1GB...just get the one thats free and buy your own 1GB stick of better quality from newegg for 90$, take one of the 256's out and pop that in, now you have 1.25gb and you just saved yourself 35$
     
    Jeff Coleman, Oct 28, 2005
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  6. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    does that mean the 2x256 it came with must be thrown away? i cant find any shops who would trade in RAM
     
    Ardor, Oct 28, 2005
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  7. drumfu

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    ebay

    maybe you can 'overcharge' someone else for them
     
    drumfu, Oct 28, 2005
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  8. Jeff Coleman

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    exactly....you'll prob get $15 or so...better than throwin it away i guess
     
    Jeff Coleman, Oct 28, 2005
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  9. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    or you can buy 1gig stick, and then use a 256 stick in addition to it. Yes I know you aren't utilizing the dual feature.
     
    Amber, Oct 28, 2005
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  10. ZaZ

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    Dual channel is over rated. The important thing is to get more memory.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 29, 2005
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