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    Upgrading memory in a D630

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KJH, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. KJH

    KJH Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to add another 1GB (DDR2-667) DIMM in a D630, but I don't know anything about memory. What brand is the D630 memory? What brand should I get?

    Thanks.
     
    KJH, Aug 3, 2007
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  2. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Any DDR2 667 MHz SODIMMs should do the trick.
     
    swarmer, Aug 3, 2007
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Look in the Hot ram deals for great prices on memory and brand is not that important just make sure it has a lifetime warranty.


    Also how much memory do you have in your notebook now?
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 3, 2007
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  4. KJH

    KJH Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right now? 1 DIMM of 1GB.
    I thought there might be some compatibility problems with using 2 different brands/DIMMS.
     
    KJH, Aug 3, 2007
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  5. KJH

    KJH Notebook Enthusiast

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    KJH, Aug 3, 2007
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  6. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes very good memory.

    Darn, I paid $100 USD like a year ago for that same one. Now it's like $40 Canadians.
     
    adinu, Aug 3, 2007
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  7. KJH

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    thanks! I'll order one tonight!
     
    KJH, Aug 3, 2007
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    Related, does anyone know if the D630 can take advantage of DDR2 800? The D630 is Santa Rosa which I think should support 800MHz ram, but the Dell site only offers 667MHz so I'm just wondering.
     
    gorn, Aug 5, 2007
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  9. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    No, it does not support 800 ram. It will take it, but automatically downclock it to 667, so theres really no point.
     
    adinu, Aug 5, 2007
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    I think he means that right now Santa Rosa doesn't support DDR2-800, but if you get DDR2-800, it will automatically down clock to DDR2-667. Get DDR-667, and save some money.
     
    allan_huang, Aug 5, 2007
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    Thanks guys.


    For others in this situation I found this on Intel's site:

    http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/PM965/index.htm
    So apparently, as Allan_Huang said, it's Santa Rosa itself, that, though having a 800MHz FSB, does NOT support DDR2-800.
     
    gorn, Aug 5, 2007
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