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    Does the Lenovo X200 use DDR2 or DDR3 SODIMMs?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sgt_Strider, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. Sgt_Strider

    Sgt_Strider Notebook Evangelist

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    The Notebook Review mention that it's using DDR2 memory, but the Lenovo website says it's using DDR3. I'm confused here. I want to upgrade my laptop to 4GB of RAM. Which one is my X200 using?

    Can someone tell me if I can just stick 2x2GB into my X200?
     
    Sgt_Strider, Jan 20, 2010
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    DDR3 for all x200 models. The same goes for T400, T500, and x301.

    2x2GB of any brand should work. I would try and match the CAS Latency and frequency if possible (default is 1066MHz and CAS 7).
     
    jonlumpkin, Jan 20, 2010
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    Exactly. All Tx00, Xx00, Rx00 and Wx00 series machines use DDR3. Only the SL-series used DDR2.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. Sgt_Strider

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    When I ordered my system, I picked 2 GB of RAM. Short of opening up the system to check, does anyone know if I got 1x2GB SODIMM or 2x1GB SODIMMs?
     
    Sgt_Strider, Jan 21, 2010
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    BrokenArrow Notebook Enthusiast

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    just run cpuz, it'll tell you everythin you need to know
     
    BrokenArrow, Jan 21, 2010
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    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    DDR3 for X200s as well. The stock 2GB in my system came in a single Medion SODIMM with CAS 7.
     
    flynn337, Jan 21, 2010
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