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    How to find the right ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Frogurt, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. Frogurt

    Frogurt Notebook Consultant

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    I'm totally new to upgrading a computer, but I've got the Asus g1s and I'd like to get a 2 gig stick to make a total of 3 gigs of ram, but am worried ill buy the wrong type, can someone help me?
     
    Frogurt, Aug 19, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Look for PC6400 667mhz DDR2 SoDimm modules.
     
    coriolis, Aug 19, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    so-dimm 200 pin ddr2 667 MHz
     
    fabarati, Aug 19, 2007
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    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    If you still unsure, just run the Crucial Scan Tool thing, on their website, and copy the details into newegg or something.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 19, 2007
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Isn't PC6400 800Mhz? PC5300/5400 667Mhz, no?

    Edit: I know typo or brain freeze.
     
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    ^^yup. Probably a typo byt Cori.
     
    fabarati, Aug 19, 2007
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    PC5300/5400 667mhz DDR2 SoDimm modules. 200 pin? correct?
     
    Frogurt, Aug 19, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Yup. You have learned well, young padawan.
     
    fabarati, Aug 19, 2007
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    Frogurt, Aug 19, 2007
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    yes, but not much. Worky good.
     
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    Thank you, since im running 32bit, i didnt want to bother getting 4 gigs so yea.
     
    Frogurt, Aug 19, 2007
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    Could always go 3GB
     
    fabarati, Aug 19, 2007
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