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    Memory M1530

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JayGTS88, Dec 23, 2007.

  1. JayGTS88

    JayGTS88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all i am new to computer and very new to laptops, but i purchased a M1530 and i need some memory upgrade. I will be getting 667 instread of the 800 because i have readed in other post that the m1530 cant support the 800 and it will just downclock it to 667 anyways. Here is my question and i know is a old topic but i want to know is "Dual Channel" 2gb better or 3gb of 1x2gb1x1gb also 4gb "Dual Channel" of 2x2gb. I know a 32bit ultimate cant even use 4gb but is "Dual Channel" so that should even out right? thanks.

    Choices
    1.2gb Dual Channel 1x1gb 1x1gb
    2.3gb 1x2gb 1x1gb
    3.4gb Dual Channel 2x2gb
     
    JayGTS88, Dec 23, 2007
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    If you can afford 2x2GB, you might as well get it. Otherwise, if money is a concern, get 1x1GB + 1x2GB, as that will give the same performance, and will give games full dual channel support.
     
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    nice thx for the quick reply 1 more question what brand for memory is good?
     
    JayGTS88, Dec 23, 2007
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    odin243, Dec 23, 2007
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