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Wtb: 2x2gb pc2-6400 ddr2 200pin sodimm 800mhz ram for t61
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:51 am
by halfcard1
new or used, matched pair
that's 4gb total
let me know best price thanks!
Re: Wtb: 2x2gb pc2-6400 ddr2 200pin sodimm 800mhz ram for t61
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:43 pm
by TuuS
That's not the correct ram for a T61, it should be pc2-5300 ddr2 667mhz. The faster ram is usually a little cheaper, and it will often work in a T61.
Unless you get a really good deal on the 800mhz chips I'd stick with the modules the unit is designed to use.
Re: Wtb: 2x2gb pc2-6400 ddr2 200pin sodimm 800mhz ram for t61
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:56 pm
by halfcard1
TuuS wrote:That's not the correct ram for a T61, it should be pc2-5300 ddr2 667mhz. The faster ram is usually a little cheaper, and it will often work in a T61.
Unless you get a really good deal on the 800mhz chips I'd stick with the modules the unit is designed to use.
oh thanks. i got that from the crucial site 'memory upgrade checker'. you are saying the slower 5300 is better and costs more?
Re: Wtb: 2x2gb pc2-6400 ddr2 200pin sodimm 800mhz ram for t61
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:01 pm
by TuuS
It is designed to run faster, but the ram speed is determined by the system board. You'll find that the pc2-6400 chips will work in many, but not all systems designed to run pc2 5300. Thinkpads seem to tolerate it well enough, but I'd say it's slightly less then 100% compatible.