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Laptop RAM upgrade.

  • 09-08-2015 12:38pm
    #1
    Floppybits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,842 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to add more ram memory to a laptop. Currently it has 1gb of ddr2 ram. Can I change to use ddr3 ram instead of ddr2 if I remove all ddr2 ram from the laptop?


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  • #2
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    No you can't.

    Check mfg's specs to see how much in total it will take, its prob 2 or 4GB max

    memoryc or crucual or kingston websites will have specs also, if you select your model


  • #3
    ejabrod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 483 ✭✭ejabrod


    You could use the Crucial System Scanner


  • #4
    ressem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    DDR3 will not fit. It uses different voltages for one thing, it's keyed so as not to fit to avoid causing damage.
    http://www.buildcomputers.net/images/560xNxddr2-vs-ddr3.jpg.pagespeed.ic.qZVlGPot3n.jpg

    And yes, using memory that does not match the manufacturer's spec can shorten the life of the memory circuitry on the laptop motherboard. Including the Crucial recommended memory kits; choose the clock speed (probably 533Mhz or 677Mhz) matching the existing memory rather than the maximum frequency offered.


  • #5
    Floppybits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,842 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    Thanks folks. I will just have to stick with the ddr2. Luckily I didn't listen to the guy in the shop trying to flog me the ddr3.


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