Cheap RAM Upgrade?

Where do you guys get your Laptop Ram from?

I am looking to upgrade my Dell Laptop from 512 to 1g.

Having 2 256 sticks is not cutting it anymore LOL



So yeah. Cheap Deal Laptop RAM???

(and yes Ive looked on google, was just wondering where you all got yours)

www.newegg.com

Hi,

Whats the max your lappy can use?

I usually just use the memory finders on crucial and kingston etc to check for compatability problems then embrace the google-fu. :)


dr del

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Originally Posted by dr del

Hi,

Whats the max your lappy can use?

I usually just use the memory finders on crucial and kingston etc to check for compatability problems then embrace the google-fu. :)


dr del

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Now those tools are handy!

mwave.com or frys.com

newegg.com is good. And I've always had GREAT success with www.crucial.com RAM. A little more $$, but is top notch stuff.

take a look at www.crucial.com

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

take a look at www.crucial.com

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OOPS! Already suggested. :rolleye2:

I've never gotten RAM before, but I know TigerDirect does a lot of electronics stuff. (TigerDirect.com)

Geeks.com has excellent prices on mem sticks i just bought 4- DDR2 1 gig sticks for $14.95 each
or you can check out tigerdirect.com as mentioned earlier

Make sure you get the right type!!, We thought we had gotten a great deal on some good used ram from a good seller/used computer place in town..
What we needed was DDR, which is not made very much anymore, it is MORE expensive.
What i got was DDR2 or DDRII. Those fit the newer laptops, but not ones more than 3-5 yrs old.
We paid 40 or more for each 512 stick we used.
AND>>>>>
PLEASE remember, you may have to follow a specific sequence of putting each stick in.
Like bay 1 first, then start and turn off the computer then put in the stick in bay 2, and then do the same thing.. Then check it before closing up the bottom of the laptop.
Each type of laptop is different, so check with a dell dealer OR a used computer shop first.
AND AND AND
DON"T touch the memory stick with your bare hands. UNLESS you have grounded yourself first, they sell a cheap throw away grounding strap, it has to be attached to something like a faucet on your kitchen sink.
A single errant static spark can render your expensive memory stick into a expensive peice of plastic..
Just an FYI..
I have done that.. gotten the piece of plastic, that should have been a stick.. and ruined a 256 stick of my hubby's...
Hope this helps
carol

I use www.pricewatch.com to check pricing and such. You'll need to be sure what kind of RAM you need, like everyone mentioned.

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Originally Posted by Buttons

www.newegg.com

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QFT, and since you're in CALI you should get it really quick.

Patrick if you PM me I'll tell you how to verify what type of RAM you have and I'll help you pick it out.

Im pretty sure that I need

200 Pin PC 3200 = or > 1gb SO-DIMM DDR400

Check out www.tigerdirect.com

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Im pretty sure that I need

200 Pin PC 3200 = or > 1gb SO-DIMM DDR400

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www.crucial.com has a search feature that will tell you what you need for RAM.

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Im pretty sure that I need

200 Pin PC 3200 = or > 1gb SO-DIMM DDR400

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http://cpuid.org

Download "CPU-Z" and run it. It'll tell you what kind of Memory you have. If it's DDR or DDR2 SO-DIMMS then brand won't matter. Also the speed isn't really important, (That PC3200) but you do want higher or the same speed RAM. [I did computer manufacturing and development for 3 years so seriously if you have any questions computer related shoot me a PM and I can give you free no BS advice - This applies to anyone!]