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    Can Thinkpad T61 use DDR2 PC2 5400 ram?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by eijiyuki, May 26, 2008.

  1. eijiyuki

    eijiyuki Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the specs of the T61 say that it uses PC2 5300 667mhz ram. but can it also work with the higher up PC2 5400 series?
     
    eijiyuki, May 26, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    as i know-no...i might be wrong...
     
    Xirurg, May 26, 2008
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    PC 5400 and PC5300 are the same. The only thing is manufacturers test their RAM at slightly different speed.
    From Greg in another thread.
     
    dtwn, May 26, 2008
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    eijiyuki Notebook Consultant

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    except i can get better PC5400 ram deals now :)
     
    eijiyuki, May 26, 2008
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