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    Is this a notebook RAM or a Desktop RAM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dumplinknet, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. dumplinknet

    dumplinknet Notebook Consultant

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    looks like desktop
     
    dseo80, Apr 2, 2009
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    Seems like desktop RAM to me. You'd want to be looking for SO-DIMM. This should be what you're after I suppose.
     
    Hirohata, Apr 2, 2009
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    Its definitely desktop ram. If your hunting for laptop ram check out the ram deals thread, and it should hotlink just from saying "ram deals"
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 2, 2009
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    Thanks a whole bunch guys! You guys are awesome!
     
    dumplinknet, Apr 2, 2009
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    it is the desktop ram . notebook ram are different.you can also check the compatibility of the desktop ram and the notebook ram
     
    randdy, Apr 2, 2009
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    A desktop RAM, compared to a laptops is more bulky and less compact..
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 6, 2009
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