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    512 MB versus 1GB upgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by aero1, Jun 10, 2005.

  1. aero1

    aero1 Newbie

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    I am debating of upgrading with 512 MB or 1GB in X41 (DDR 2 pc4200 -533).
    I am afraid the adding 1GB will increase the power consumption / decrease battery life.
    What is your opinion? Do you think it is overkill to put 1GB for total of 1512MB?
    Thanks in advance for your input.
     
    aero1, Jun 10, 2005
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  2. Henry Su

    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    1.5 GB of ram is probably more than necessary, and shouldn't be much faster than 1 GB anyway. But power-wise, I don't think battery life will decrease noticeably.
     
    Henry Su, Jul 2, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The ultra ports really benefit from 1GB RAM, any more is probably a waste though.
     
    Brian, Jul 3, 2005
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