Reccomended 2gb RAM sticks for x41? (pc5300 or pc4200)

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So i just received my x41 (non tablet) im looking to upgrade to 2gb, wondering what specs on the ram stick I should be looking out for, will any ram stick work thats pc4200 or pc5300?thanks

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would this one be ok? (800mhz pc5300)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PNY-2GB-DDR2-DIMM ... 8002r22232

[sjthinkpader]

No, that item is for desktop.

You need something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0553524377

In any case, no matter what brand you buy, run memtest86 a few loops before using the computer for any significant tasks.

[Tasurinchi]

im looking to upgrade to 2gb

My understanding is that the X41 Chipset has a 2GB Limit, so even if the OS will recognize 2.5 or 2.25 GB, the chipset will be able to address 2GB only.

Still if the price difference from 1GB to 2GB is not big I would also go for a 2GB Stick...

My 0.02 cents

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My understanding is that the X41 Chipset has a 2GB Limit, so even if the OS will recognize 2.5 or 2.25 GB, the chipset will be able to address 2GB only.

Still if the price difference from 1GB to 2GB is not big I would also go for a 2GB Stick...

My 0.02 cents

Ok so even though it wont recognise the extra .5, it will still work the 2gb? I have 1gb ram currently (512 built in), so obviously if i buy the 2gb thats going to take it to 2.5.

No, that item is for desktop.

You need something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0553524377

In any case, no matter what brand you buy, run memtest86 a few loops before using the computer for any significant tasks.

OK thanks, though I noticed that one is 667mhz, I read that some people had issues with 667?

I found one here, seems to fit all the criteria (sodimm, 533mhz, pc4200)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

Would that be suitable?

[Tasurinchi]

Ok so even though it wont recognise the extra .5, it will still work the 2gb?

I think so, I did not try it myself, but I've read in a German forum that it was working for other members. How much is the price difference against a 1GB Stick? Here in Switzerland the price difference between 1GB & 2GB was too big for me to justify the extra spending. But I don't know the UK market.

I found one here, seems to fit all the criteria (sodimm, 533mhz, pc4200)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

Would that be suitable?

Looks like the correct one...

My 0.02 cents...

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Well on the english Ebay theres a 1gb and a 2gb x41 sodimm going for the same prices!

So im not sure, but I think generally its like a £10 difference

[Tasurinchi]

Well on the english Ebay theres a 1gb and a 2gb x41 sodimm going for the same prices

So im not sure, but I think generally its like a £10 difference

Then the answer should be clear... Go for 2GB!!!