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Resolved DDR3 question

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Ebmm, 2015/12/10.

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    Ebmm

    Ebmm Member Thread Starter

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    I am wanting to upgrade/add memory to my laptop and I am in confusion as to all the different types of compatible memory available.

    My system requires: DDR3 PC3-12800 "¢ CL=11 "¢ Unbuffered "¢ NON-ECC "¢ DDR3-1600 "¢ 1.35V

    You'd think that the above specifics are just that; specific. Why so many different cards available? Why the vast difference in price for a card with the same specs? What's the difference in all of them?

    Does it come down to the more $$ the more you're getting even though they appear "the same "?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    TonyT

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    What brand and exact model # laptop?
     
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    Ebmm

    Ebmm Member Thread Starter

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    Lenovo G50-80 80L0
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Your safest bet is to run a Memory Selector, e,g. Crucial Other manufacturers have similar tools.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    As Pete has supplied Crucial link: "Lenovo G50-80 compatible upgrades "
    http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Lenovo/lenovo-g50-80
    You have 2 DIMM slots and the Max RAM to install 16GB's per Lenovo specs. Get the matched pair from one brand name to ensure stability.
    The other brands like Kingston, GSkill, Corsair can offer on a varying price structure. But bear in mind - 'you get what you pay for' - applies to buying the cheapest and missing out on quality. Neil.
     
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    Ebmm

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    Got it. Thanks
     
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