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T60 Reccomended Memory Modules
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:30 pm
by dandaman61
Hey folks,
Anybody have any particular memory recommendations for a 1GB module for my T60. Any brands to avoid? This seems to be as good as any.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231069
But I wanted to be sure to check in with some "experts" first.
Thanks a lot in advance guys!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:14 pm
by erik
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:27 pm
by dalee18
I'm not familiar with the G.SKILL brand but I would definitely vouch for crucial for their lifetime warranty and excellent service department. Back with my 600, I actually had one memory slot go bad (not good when the motherboard limits you to 128 megs per slot) but initially I thought it was the DIMM, and went through several replacements with crucial attempting to fix the problem, with no complaints whatsoever even though in the end they'd sent me several replacements for a problem that turned out not to be due to the memory module itself.
When the price is the same - or even close - always go crucial IMO
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:31 am
by Vali
Before ordering anything it is very important to know what memory you have installed in your computer (size, brand, timings, etc). This can be done by taking off the palm rest. Next you must do some testing with a program to find out the real timings (I used CPU-Z). My original RAM stated 5-5-5-12 on its label but in reality it is a 5-5-5-15, it's a Hynix 1GB module.
After gathering this info order the other module. I got a Samsung 1GB module and it worked great so far, I do CAD and some applications are quite demanding. Since I live on the other side of the Atlantic I couldn't order from NewEgg, but if I would I would try to get the 2x 2GB from GEIL or 1 GB GEIL module.
Good luck,
v.
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:43 am
by Hellbore
I purchased g.skill RAM and it doesn't seem to be working correctly, but I might just have a bad motherboard aka planar card.
I will let you know in a couple days when I find out, I am trying Lenovo RAM that is supposed to be compatible, we'll see if that makes any difference.
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:06 pm
by sugo
Two Crucial sticks here for T61. Works perfectly.
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:20 pm
by brentpresley
T60 can be surprisingly picky about memory.
I've heard the worst stories from Kingston purchases.
The best stuff made is Crucial. Period, bar none. And the T6x loves it.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:15 pm
by dandaman61
Thanks for all the input guys, looks like I'll be going with crucial.
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:06 am
by Hellbore
I heard that the Samsung memory modules that Lenovo sells are the highest quality...
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:47 am
by erik
Hellbore wrote:I heard that the Samsung memory modules that Lenovo sells are the highest quality...
it's a crap-shoot buying lenovo memory since they source OEM memory from samsung, infineon, micron, and hynix. all four are excellent, don't get me wrong, but you won't necessarily end up with a matched brand pair if ordering multiple units and there's no way to specify what you want.
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:43 pm
by Mike__P
Not to thread jack, but I have a related question.
I have a single 1G module and have read that it is better to add memory in matched pairs.
Would it be better to add a single 1G module giving system memory of 2G, or add a 2G Module upping the memory to 3G even though it won't be matched pairs. (WinXP)
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:39 pm
by Roadster
Mike__P wrote:Not to thread jack, but I have a related question.
I have a single 1G module and have read that it is better to add memory in matched pairs.
Would it be better to add a single 1G module giving system memory of 2G, or add a 2G Module upping the memory to 3G even though it won't be matched pairs. (WinXP)
I have a similar question. Since I'm running XP, I'm thinking about bumping up to 3Gb total by swapping one of my two 1Gb modules for a new 2Gb module.
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:49 pm
by bill bolton
Mike__P wrote:Would it be better to add a single 1G module giving system memory of 2G, or add a 2G Module upping the memory to 3G even though it won't be matched pairs. (WinXP)
You would be better to add a single 2GB memory card. You will get
much, much more benefit overall out of having the T60 maximum amount of 3GB available than in having only 2GB of "matched" memory.
I used a Corsair 2GB Lifetime Warranty DDR2 667 SO-DIMM card to build my T60 up to 3GB, and it works very nicely.
Cheers,
Bill
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:18 pm
by Mike__P
bill bolton wrote:
You would be better to add a single 2GB memory card. You will get much, much more benefit overall out of having the T60 maximum amount of 3GB available than in having only 2GB of "matched" memory.
I used a Corsair 2GB Lifetime Warranty DDR2 667 SO-DIMM card to build my T60 up to 3GB, and it works very nicely.
Cheers,
Bill
Thanks mate, I will give it a go next week.