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Where and what RAM to buy? #newbie :)
Hey everyone! First post on this forum!
I'm really wanting to upgrade my ram. Have been told by a Dell expert I can get 2 x 4gb of ram but just can't work out 'which'. There's lots of 'RAM's out there, I'm guessing there should be a Dell kind and maybe one designed for my laptop?
Really don't know at all lol. My Service Tag is: <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>
P6200 processor
And I'm using an Inspiron laptop
Thank you ever so much!
Liam.
ieee488
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January 11th, 2015 17:00
http://www.crucial.com
orbsplateau
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January 11th, 2015 17:00
Which Inspiron laptop do you have? what's the model number? which operating system do you have? is it 32 or 64bit?
You can use a freeware tool like HWinfo (preferably the portable version) to find out exactly what type of memory is currently installed on your system, and what's the max that your motherboard supports.
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January 11th, 2015 19:00
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January 14th, 2015 14:00
Hiya!
64bit. It can support 2 x 4gb I have been told by Dell
Running Windows 7
Model number: Inspiron N5010
Thanks so much :)
orbsplateau
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January 15th, 2015 12:00
your system probably uses a Pentium, an i3, or i5 processor
with an Intel HM57 chipset
Compatible Memory:
DDR3 204-pin small outline dual inline memory modules (SODIMMs)
Listed as "DDR3 SODIMMs" for short
The memory should be Unbuffered and NON-ECC
Available Speeds:
PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066MHz)
PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333MHz)
PC3-12800 (DDR3 1600MHz)
PC3-14900 (DDR3 1866MHz)
This system configuration doesn't seem to support anything faster than DDR3 PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066MHz). You can still install faster, or fancier memory, but it won't run any faster than 1066MHz due to CPU / motherboard limitations.
You do need to buy a matched pair or kit (i.e. 2 x 4GB identical SODIMMs) however for optimal dual channel performance.
Where to buy? Online.
Try Amazon, Newegg, TigerDirect, Bestbuy, ebay
Brands:
Kingston, Crucial, Corsair, Hynix (Hyundai)
You can currently buy a
Crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) SODIMM 204-Pin
on amazon for $66.99 with free shipping