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    RAM for inspiron 600m

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by buangka77, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. buangka77

    buangka77 Newbie

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    so Im not really that good with computers and ive tried looking up what RAM to stick in my wife's old dell inspiron 600m but ive been getting different answers. i know someone here can help. unless im mistaken, I should be using ddr pc2700. ive also heard i can use ddr pc2100. is one better than the other? is there anything else i need to know to make sure it's compatible or is that about it? also, whats the deal with 200 pin vs 184 pin etc? i guess im just really confused and any advice you guys have would be very appreciated. thanks a ton
     
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    goofball Notebook Deity

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    Head over to Crucial.com, there is a small utility that you can use to scan your system and it will tell you what you can upgrade to and with.
     
    goofball, Jul 25, 2009
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    buangka77 Newbie

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    is there a difference between pc2100 and pc2700 that you know of?
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    PC2700 is clocked faster than PC2100. It's 333MHz vs 266MHz. The practical benefit of going from 266MHz to 333MHz is practically nothing. To answer your original question, you're looking for 200 pin DDR SO-DIMMs of any speed. The Inspiron 600m should be able to take up to 2GB.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 25, 2009
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    iGrim Notebook Evangelist

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    Simply buy a stick of PC2700 (333mhz) DDR. Any brand will do. Dont waste your money at Crucial, buy on ebay.
     
    iGrim, Jul 25, 2009
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    perfect, thats exactly what i was looking for. thanks for the help
     
    buangka77, Jul 25, 2009
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