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    Ram for my T500

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dvsn, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. dvsn

    dvsn Newbie

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    Ordered a T500 a few days ago with 2GB RAM (PC3-8500 1067MHZ 1DIMM)

    I want 4GB of RAM. I have heard that to get best performance, both RAM slots should be of the same company. To what extent is this true?

    Would you recommended that I buy 4GB ( http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148191&ATT=17-130-967&CMP=AFC-C8Junction) for $58 or just 2GB ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148192) for $29?

    Could someone also confirm that the above RAM would be compatible with my laptop?
     
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    willinja Notebook Geek

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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The T500 uses the GM45 chipset which can support 8GB of DDR3 memory. If you only have 1 2GB stick currently, just pick up 1 more 2GB stick from Newegg or any major retailer. Just make sure you get DDR3 memory with a lifetime warranty (ie. reliable manufacturer).
     
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