DDR2 PC2-6400 - Laptop Memory...

[Phill]

Right a Laptop takes DDR2 PC2-6400 memory modules and I want to upgrade... I've made an offer on some on eBay but noticed its DDR2 PC2-6400S...

So my question is, what is the difference and will my laptop work with the 'S' RAM?

Laptop is a Dell Vostro 1700 and I will be buying a new matched pair (2x 2gb)

Cheers
Phill

 

[cooltech]

Right a Laptop takes DDR2 PC2-6400 memory modules and I want to upgrade... I've made an offer on some on eBay but noticed its DDR2 PC2-6400S...

So my question is, what is the difference and will my laptop work with the 'S' RAM?

Laptop is a Dell Vostro 1700 and I will be buying a new matched pair (2x 2gb)

Cheers
Phill

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SO-DIMM
Here is some info on the different between so-dimm and dim

SO-DIMMS are often used in systems which have space restrictions such as notebooks, small footprint PCs (such as those with a Mini-ITX motherboard), high-end upgradable office printers, and networking hardware like routers.

Hopefully this will help out?

 

[Honeymonster]

It'll work fine. Laptop DDR2 SO-DIMMs are often identified by having an "S" added to their name. As long as you are buying laptop memory and it DDR2 PC2-6400, you'll be ok.

 

[16k_zx81]

Please dont feed the Troll

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These forums are for either current computer technicians, or soon to be computer technicians. We do not provide computer help to any non-technicians .

 

[Phill]

It'll work fine. Laptop DDR2 SO-DIMMs are often identified by having an "S" added to their name. As long as you are buying laptop memory and it DDR2 PC2-6400, you'll be ok.

Thank you, this is what I suspected, as you see the laptop modules advertised with and without the 's'. Having not done much with laptop hardware before I thought it would be wise to ask before spending money!

 

[Phill]

Please dont feed the Troll

16k_zx81,

1. Thank you for your very helpful post.
2. You are rude and not particularly welcoming.
3. I offer web design and tech support in my local area, but having not done much with laptop hardware before I thought it would be wise to ask for clarification for upgrading my own laptop and this seemed like a nice friendly forum to ask... Until you came along.

Regards
Phill

 

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