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    SO-DIMMs ; RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by BearHeart, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. BearHeart

    BearHeart Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think this should be the right area for this question...
    Okay, so I just ordered a p150HM from malibal. I decided to go with the rubberized finish, hopefully not against my better judgment, but I digress.

    One of the options they offered for the ram was a total 8gb memory 2 SO-DIMMS, while another option they had for $50 less expensive was 8gb memory 4 SO-DIMMS.
    My initial thought was that both would have equivalent performance, it's just that if I ever wanted to upgrade, I could place an additional 4gb ram-slot (technical term?) with the initial 2 SO-DIMM to bring it up to 12gb, but with the 4 SO-DIMMs I would have to replace one, bringing the total increase to 10gb.
    I think that sounds right, but could someone enlighten me please?
     
    BearHeart, Nov 23, 2011
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    stevenqhj Notebook Enthusiast

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    To take advantage of dual channel, u should always replace 2 so-dimms at a time. But nowadays u can get 2x4gb 1333 for under $50 so that's still a good deal.
     
    stevenqhj, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. BearHeart

    BearHeart Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright. But the performance of the 2vs4 will be the same, assuming equal total memory, no?
     
    BearHeart, Nov 23, 2011
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    If there's a difference, you wouldn't be able to notice it anyways.
     
    tijo, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. BearHeart

    BearHeart Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you.
     
    BearHeart, Nov 24, 2011
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