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    i7-2630QM vs i7-2720QM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Valentin N, May 11, 2011.

  1. Valentin N

    Valentin N Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all :)

    I would like to know the main difference.

    on intel the 2630Qm supports 8GB and the other 16GB. Does that mean that can only have 8GB or how? the laptop that I want can support 16GB.

    Thanks
     
    Valentin N, May 11, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    You can have 16GB on the 2630, but I believe it will have to be 2x 8GB sticks which are expensive. I don't think the 2630 supports 4 memory modules at once like the 2720, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

    EDIT: nevermind, it's just some manufacturers that have led me to believe this. The 2630QM definitely supports 4 DIMMs.
     
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  3. Valentin N

    Valentin N Notebook Evangelist

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    Devil 9800 DTX (don't know which clevo model it is) has space for 4 rams and I plan to buy 4x4GB so which is should I take?
     
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  4. Botsu

    Botsu Notebook Evangelist

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    You can look for the ~2407137 previous threads on this issue for a detailed answer.

    You're welcome.
     
    Botsu, May 11, 2011
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    i have 12gb, 2x2 and 2x4 no problem.
     
    trvelbug, May 11, 2011
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  6. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    it supports no problem, the memory controller is the same, just a lower binned processor
     
    Karamazovmm, May 11, 2011
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    i7-2630qm will support 4x4GB no issue.
     
    HTWingNut, May 11, 2011
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  8. Valentin N

    Valentin N Notebook Evangelist

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    Many thanks for all the replies! :) Now I know how to read it :)

    Once again.. many thanks!

    Regards
    Valentin N
     
    Valentin N, May 12, 2011
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