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    How many of you use non-system specific RAM on your Thinkpads?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Initial D, Aug 17, 2005.

  1. Initial D

    Initial D Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like the title says, how many of you use non-system specific ram?

    For example, using a memory search by Kingston websites gives me this result:
    1GB for a Thinkpad T43 is part #KTM-TP3840/1G (~$175) Link

    whereas

    Newegg has this Kingston ram:
    1GB for this part #KVR533D2S4/1G (~$106) Link
    if you search this part #, it's actually for Acer, Clevo, and FIC notebooks Link

    and a customer claims that it's working well with his T43 (from the reviews). A difference of $50+ makes this RAM look very appealing.

    If you are using non-system specific RAM for your Thinkpad, could you post up a brand and/or link/part# of your RAM that's working well?

    TIA
     
    Initial D, Aug 17, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I put a 1GB stick of Kingston memory in my T42. Works good.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 17, 2005
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    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    So basically as long as it's the same number of pins, the right speed, and a compatible capacity, then it should work?
     
    Henry Su, Aug 18, 2005
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    A lot of times you can use faster memory as long as it is the same size, but it will run at the lower speed.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 18, 2005
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