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Old 07-10-07, 12:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Adding RAM to a Dell laptop?
Laptop RAM is sure cheap these days. Is there anything proprietary or unusual about Dell laptops that would make adding RAM to one a problem? It's cheaper to order one with low RAM and then buy more at the local computer store right now.
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Old 07-10-07, 12:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
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nope.. buy the ram off the shelf and load up.

Personally, I'd buy the max I could get from Dell and then it would be warrantied. I'd also max the lifespan of the warranty (at least 3 years)

If it were to accudentally fall after 2 1/2 years and fubar the mainboard, odds are that it would be replaced with a newer model (still refurbed of course)
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Old 07-10-07, 01:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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The only thing "funny" about installing updated ram in my 700m was the need to remove the keyboard to access the 2nd simm slot.

It's not really an issue, just an inconvienance (sp?).
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Old 07-11-07, 02:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I usually use Crucial RAM, never had a problem with either laptop or PC. Load up with the max you can afford.
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Old 07-12-07, 11:07 AM   #5 (permalink)
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When I got my Inspiron 1705, the ram was about the same from Dell or Crucial. Installation was a snap. Max it out!
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Old 07-12-07, 11:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Crucial is a good choice, and Kingston can be as well.
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Old 02-03-08, 07:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 02-03-08, 08:08 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Different hardware models have different total rams that can be put into the laptop.
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Old 02-06-08, 09:00 PM   #9 (permalink)
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i9300 upgraded from newegg no issues.
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Old 02-07-08, 01:04 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Maxed out my Inspiron 8200 withou a problem. Easy installation, worked right away.
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I maxed out my XPS M1210 with a Patriot 2GB X 2 last year... As of now, I don't have any problem. I used my laptop for development and running VMWare's OS.
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Old 02-07-08, 11:38 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Installing SP1 on my VU makes my whole 4GB RAM appears on my system.
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Old 02-08-08, 08:32 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Interesting... SP1 allows a full 4 GB to be recognized? 32 bit or 64 bit?

I have 4GB of RAM on my desktop, but only 3.5 is recognized, since it counts total memory, including video memory, and I have a 512 MB graphics card.

Do you have integrated graphics (and therefore shared graphics), or does it actually increase addressable RAM?
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