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    Adding Ram to Laptop 667MHZ or 800MHZ

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jbrown007, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. jbrown007

    jbrown007 Newbie

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    Hello,
    I just purchased a laptop with the following specs-
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-64 Processor, 2048MB Memory, 250GB Hard Drive, 15.4" WXGA Brightview Display, HD-DVD ROM & SuperMulti DVD Burner Combo Drive, NVidia GeForce 8400M Graphics, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, Windows Vista Home Premium
    Processor Series: Turion 64 X2
    Hard Drive Size: 250 GB
    Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
    Installed Memory: 2048 MB
    Processor Brand: AMD
    Screen Size: 15.4" Widescreen

    For 679.99

    I want to upgrade the ram right off the bat. I am looking at getting 4gb of ram and I am wondering if i am better off going with the 677mhz which comes stock with the computer or moving up to the 800 mhz. I really dont want to have any problems so I was wondering if the computer may have trouble with compatability if i upgrade to the 800 mhz. I am looking at 2-2gb=4gb from OCZ.
    Thanks for the help,
    justin
     
    jbrown007, Jul 6, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The model no. of the laptop will be helpful....!!
    And for 4GB ram you need a 64-bit OS....
     
    Andy, Jul 6, 2008
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    667 PC 5300/5400 (same thing). You notebook doesn't support 800mhz ram.
     
    Johnny T, Jul 6, 2008
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  4. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    well it should accept it, but it will clock down to 667mhz... for clarification this isn't a AMD puma PC, if it was you could use 800mhz ram(not that it makes a big difference anyway). enjoy!
     
    yuio, Jul 6, 2008
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  5. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah I know, but sometimes its no point telling someone that to confuse them. :p
     
    Johnny T, Jul 6, 2008
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  6. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    correct if you use 800 it will run at 667 so save the money and buy 667
     
    zfactor, Jul 6, 2008
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