Selecting Laptop Memory

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Finding laptop memory shouldn’t be a hair-pulling task. Amazingly though, a lot of people do find it difficult to select the proper memory for their laptop. Laptop RAM memory comes in many different flavors, and computer manufacturers don’t always make it easy to find which one your system actually takes; sometimes it involves searching through pages upon pages of manuals to get the answer you want. You don’t want to deal with that, do you?

Me either. That’s why in this post I’ll tell you how to find out which type of RAM your laptop takes, and then at the same time talk about the various types of memory that are on the market today. Stick around…this can be good for your mental health and blood pressure! ;)

Now, I should mention that there are a few websites out there that will help you find out which type of memory your laptop takes. The Crucial website actually has a tool that allows you to plug in which type of computer you have, and it’ll come back with the type of laptop memory upgrades that you should buy, along with the actual limit of memory that your laptop can actually take. You might not have been aware that there’s generally a limit to the amount of memory one computer can handle; this is usually a hardware limitation, not a software limitation (however, it can be). This is something that is often overlooked in the manuals. The Crucial site is almost always right on target, but you should also consult your manual just to make sure what you’re buying is the correct one.

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Okay, so let’s talk about some types of RAM that you should be aware of. Most modules are classified as DDR laptop memory, with sub-types being DDR1 (the original type of memory), DDR2, and the newest DDR3. Each one is compatible with certain laptops, but not all of them. It’s important to note that each type is not cross-compatible with other types, so don’t try to put memory into a slot that is supposed to fit another type of module. The results can be catastrophic. You’ve been warned!

Okay everyone, I hope that gave you a nice primer into the world of RAM, even though I didn’t quite get to talking about brand names. Perhaps in a later post. I sincerely hope that this post has given you a bit more insight into how to select laptop memory!

Shopping:

PNY OPTIMA 2GB DDR2 667 MHz PC2-5300 Notebook / Laptop SODIMM Memory Module MN2048SD2-667
Crucial 2GB 256Mx64PC2-5300 CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory
Kingston Technologies 1GB PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Notebook Memory
Patriot Signature 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) DDR3 PC3-8500 1066MHz Dual Channel SoDIMM Memory Kit PSD34G1066SK
PNY OPTIMA 1GB DDR 333 MHz PC2700 Notebook / Laptop SODIMM Memory Module MN1024SD1-333

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