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    Can I use 2x2GB RAM in my e1505?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BassKozz, Jan 7, 2008.

  1. BassKozz

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    Can I use 2x2GB sodimm's in my e1505 laptop?
     
    BassKozz, Jan 7, 2008
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    BassKozz, Jan 7, 2008
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    Though i havent tried it, people have said on these boards that you can. But remember 32bit os's can only see about 3.2gb ram.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 7, 2008
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    My XPS M1530 sees 3.5GB of RAM - I have a T7500 and 256MB 8600M GT, FYI. I've heard that things like that can affect how much memory your system sees.
     
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    That really wasnt the point though. The motherboard specs of your laptop state it can have a max of 4gb ram. However, his laptop states a max of 2gb ram. This said, people have gotten that laptop to work with more than 2gb ram.
     
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    yes you can
     
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    Thanks for the input everyone, I guess my purchase of 2x2GB for roughly $30 will serve me well then ;)

    I am thinking about dual booting:
    64-bit Ubuntu
    32-bit WinXP

    That way I can use the full 4GB when using the Ubuntu partition ;)
     
    BassKozz, Jan 7, 2008
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    Even if the full 3GB or 4GB shows up, is it effective? Does it count toward your computer processing? Or is it all show?
     
    chris2k5, Mar 8, 2008
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