Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
I've googled and searched this forum and can't seem to find an answer, so here I go.
Newegg added a new product today. I've been waiting for prices to drop below $200 for 4GB sticks for my T61p. Newegg has had the Kingston for $315 for each 4GB stick and the Crucial for $265 for each 4GB stick. Both are 1.8 volts.
Now today, Mushkin is on the newegg website. They have TWO 4GB sticks (8GB total) for $369.99, yet they say 1.5 volts. Mushkin part number 996685.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820226047
Here's the manufacturer's product page:
http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/mem ... asp?id=744
My questions are:
1. Will the Mushkin work in my T61p? I'm fairly certain dual channel is supported, but not so sure about this lower voltage ram. I'm using a non-widescreen 14.1" T61p.
2. Will there be a performance difference between this and the higher voltage sticks?
Newegg added a new product today. I've been waiting for prices to drop below $200 for 4GB sticks for my T61p. Newegg has had the Kingston for $315 for each 4GB stick and the Crucial for $265 for each 4GB stick. Both are 1.8 volts.
Now today, Mushkin is on the newegg website. They have TWO 4GB sticks (8GB total) for $369.99, yet they say 1.5 volts. Mushkin part number 996685.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820226047
Here's the manufacturer's product page:
http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/mem ... asp?id=744
My questions are:
1. Will the Mushkin work in my T61p? I'm fairly certain dual channel is supported, but not so sure about this lower voltage ram. I'm using a non-widescreen 14.1" T61p.
2. Will there be a performance difference between this and the higher voltage sticks?
Lenovo T61p: 14.1 4:3 SXGA+; T9300 2.5Ghz 6MB; 4GB ram; Intel X25-M SSD; FX570
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
Re: Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
Sorry I don't have an answer but I do have a suggestion. Mushkin has a great forum that is supported by some of the most knowledgeable people. I think a question over there may be helpful. That said, I too am interested in this solution since I've been monitoring newegg for the last several months, just like you.
T61P T7700 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 15.4" WUXGA, 320GB 7K2, ub 320GB 7K2, Intel 802.11bgn, Sprint WWAN, Bluetooth, Vista Business 64
Re: Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
The lower voltage sounds pretty fishy. Probably a typo. 1.5v is used for DDR3 usually,
Re: Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
I think they simply made a mistake in memory specs.
Anyway, there is no perfomance difference between this and any other PC2-5300 CL5 module.
Anyway, there is no perfomance difference between this and any other PC2-5300 CL5 module.
Thinkpad W541 20EG
Thinkpad T420 4180-PRU
Thinkpad T420 4180-PRU
Re: Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
I sent support at mushkin dot come an email outlining the question. I'll post back what they say (if they respond).
Lenovo T61p: 14.1 4:3 SXGA+; T9300 2.5Ghz 6MB; 4GB ram; Intel X25-M SSD; FX570
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
Re: Mushkin 8GB ram 1.5 volt versus Kingston's & Crucial's 1.8v
It was a typo. Mushkin responded first thing this morning and they've updated the specs on their website. However, Newegg is out of stock already. 
Lenovo T61p: 14.1 4:3 SXGA+; T9300 2.5Ghz 6MB; 4GB ram; Intel X25-M SSD; FX570
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
IBM T43p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA: 780 2.26Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM R50p: 15.0 4:3 QXGA via IBM T210; 755 2.0Ghz 2MB; 2GB ram; 128MB VRAM
IBM T221-DG5 3840x2400 @ 48Hz
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