Laptop memory Question

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shyusa

Discussion Starter · Aug 9, 2005

This might be a stupid question but i guess im stupid then when it comes to memory upgrades, but I want to upgrade my laptop memory to 512mb it has 2 slots and it already has 256mb in it. can i keep the 256mb in it and still put in the 512mb or do i have have to remove the 256mb? Anybody know thanks

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Winston Smith

· #2 · Aug 9, 2005

You can leave the 256 mb dimm in, and add another one.

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SebFontain

· #3 · Aug 10, 2005

^what he said. Just make sure the memory card is compatable with your computer.

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Kardax

· #4 · Aug 10, 2005

With very very new laptops (i915GM chipset in particular), some models give higher performance if you use two identical memory modules (for dual-channel support).

-Ryan

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