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I bought a 16 GB kit of Corsair Vengeance Performance memory today from NewEgg for my T520. Ran about $84 and change. Latency is 9 with timings of 9-9-9-24, 1.35V.

I also ordered an external DVD burner so I could keep my old 500GB spinner in the Ultrabay slot. I wouldn't mind swapping them when I need the burner, but it's a PITA because it's not recognized during a hot swap and a re-boot is required.

If it weren't for the video capability, the Windows performance score would be a lot higher.

MikalE wrote: If it weren't for the video capability, the Windows performance score would be a lot higher.

Well, those interested in *real* video performance are usually staying away from ThinkPads...

I have five other desktop systems for FS9. The Thinkpads are all utility systems.

MikalE wrote:I have five other desktop systems for FS9. The Thinkpads are all utility systems.

Enjoy that T520 then without worrying about the - rather worthless IMO - WEI score. These machines will remain relevant for quite a few years to come when properly configured...

My thinking exactly. It might be five years old, but it's still more powerful than my newest computer.

This is an i7 2.7Ghz machine with a 500 GB SSD, 500 GB 7200 rpm WDB, now 16 GB RAM, nice, but not top shelf 1600x900 HD+ screen, Smartcard slot and SD card slot, broadband micro SD slot, and new 9 cell Lenovo battery, Bluetooth, Centrino 6205, security chip, FPR, NVS 4200 video adapter.

I'm pretty pleased with it. As old Q would have said, 'fully loaded'.

I'll have the DVD burner at the ready, and I have another 160 GB drive in a caddy with Linux Zorin loaded and working well with the T520.