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    Adding more RAM question.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by miwiken, Jul 16, 2011.

  1. miwiken

    miwiken Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to add more RAM to my Lenovo T61p. I've opened up my case and the RAM I currently have is 2GB of PC2 5300 DDR2 1-Dimm. Also I have windows 32 bit.

    I tried the crucial system scanner and it says I can use: DDR2 PC2-6400, DDR2 PC2-5300, DDR2 (non-ECC) and the RAM it suggested has 200 pinns.

    My question is, do I need to match the stick I already have in my computer for best performance or can I add any RAM that works with my computer. I'd like to add another 1 GB.
     
    miwiken, Jul 16, 2011
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    A car will typically runs more smoothly with a matched set of tires, as will your computer.
     
    Krane, Jul 16, 2011
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    You can use Sodimm DDR2 6400,however you'll need to have a CPU with 800Mhz FSB to get 800Mhz from your ram, otherwise it uses slower ram mhz , using the chipsets native settings. Both ram mods have to be the same speed or the lowest mhz mod is used for both.

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Jul 17, 2011
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    GP-SE, Jul 17, 2011
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