RAM question!

[DMcLaughlin]

Okay, yeah I read the Hardware Stickie Index and read up on everything that they showed me on RAM. To be honest, I didn't really understand it...

I'm wondering how I'll be able to tell what kind of RAM i need for my laptop. I have a Dell Latitude D505. I have two ram slots. One already has 512 MB, but I want to get it another gig.

I've been shopping around and I am looking at this one. Is this one okay? How can I tell if it is compatible?

THANKS!

 

[KSoD]

Hello,

To find out what RAM you need and how much can be installed please visit:

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com

They will be able to scan your system for you and give you all the information you need on how much and what kind.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[DMcLaughlin]

Hello,

To find out what RAM you need and how much can be installed please visit:

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com

They will be able to scan your system for you and give you all the information you need on how much and what kind.

Cheers,
Mak

Thanks. So it's telling me to get:
* Module Size: 1GB
* Package: 200-pin SODIMM
* Feature: DDR PC2700


Do I neccessarily have to get it from Crucial.com? I've found some from Kingston and G-SKILL that are 30$ cheaper. And does it have to be PC2700? Or does that matter?

Yeah I don't know much about RAM. I never buy it. Can the one I linked you to above work?

 

[veedubfreak]

No, just make sure you buy the same type of memory that it recommended.

 

[DMcLaughlin]

No, just make sure you buy the same type of memory that it recommended.

No what? So does the PC stuff matter or what? What is the 'type' of ram? DDR? or 200-pin SODIMM? I'm confused.

 

[KSoD]

Give us a screenn shot or the url of your scan. From there we can better suggest what you need. It should just be DDR PC2700 which you posted. As long as the RAM marches what you need it doesnt matter where obtain it from.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[DMcLaughlin]

Computer memory upgrades for Dell Latitude D505 Laptop/Notebook from Crucial.com

 

[KSoD]

Yeah all you need is DDR PC2077 RAM. Max 1GB per slot. So 2GB max.

Newegg.com - DDR PC2700, Desktop Memory

Basically anything on that page. But if you want the most go with a 2GB kit.

Newegg.com - pqi POWER Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

PQI is decent. I have used them before. They have some good RAM.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[DMcLaughlin]

Yeah all you need is DDR PC2077 RAM. Max 1GB per slot. So 2GB max.

Newegg.com - DDR PC2700, Desktop Memory

Basically anything on that page. But if you want the most go with a 2GB kit.

Newegg.com - pqi POWER Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

PQI is decent. I have used them before. They have some good RAM.

Cheers,
Mak

So it doesn't have to be 200-pin?

 

[KurrentEweser]

So it doesn't have to be 200-pin?

Yes it does have to be 200-pin.