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    Which RAM should I get for my Inspiron 1520?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JJJ_19, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. JJJ_19

    JJJ_19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys
    I'm upgrading my my RAM on my Inspiron 1520. Will both of these work for my Inspiron 1520? And with one is better? Thanks for your guys help :)

    GeIL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Notebook Memory for $209.

    or

    OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Notebook Memory for $195.
     
    JJJ_19, Oct 22, 2007
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    zoidbergslo Notebook Guru

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    Basically it doesn't matter but if I was you I would take OCZ. :)
     
    zoidbergslo, Oct 22, 2007
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    Skibums Notebook Evangelist

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    They are both equal and will both work in your Dell. Go with the OCZ, good brand and cheaper.
     
    Skibums, Oct 22, 2007
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    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Yes, both of them will work.
    If I were you, I'd take the OCZ, more cheaper and better brand, haven't heard of GeIL yet.
     
    allan_huang, Oct 22, 2007
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    Man, $14 is like 7 Big Macs.
     
    Lithus, Oct 22, 2007
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    prashanthm Notebook Consultant

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    Both of them will work......, there is no difference at all...

    The difference in labelling (PC2-5300 vs PC2-5400) comes about because OCZ tests it's memory modules at a slightly higher frequency of 675 MHz and the total bandwidth comes to the 5400 figure, but your chipset would not be able to run a memory module at more than 667 MHz........, which is 5300...
     
    prashanthm, Oct 23, 2007
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