is it safe to put different size of ram in the note book? example, the other ddr2 ram is 512 mb,and the other is 256mb? is it safe?thanks
2007-02-23 04:30:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yes as long as it is the same type of memory. I.E. PC3200, PC4000 etc.
2007-02-23 04:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases it will be safe, but you might have a slight performance decrease as your notebook may be able to run with dual-channel mode with two modules the same size.
It all depends on the brand and model of your notebook. Do you have some more information about it? i.e. is a Sony Vaio, HP Presario, ASUS, etc?
2007-02-26 06:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by ramcity_au 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should send email to, or chat with, the laptop manufacturer. Most likely it is safe. My HP by default was sold with 512. But I upgraded. It involved their just dropping in a 512 card, no harm. But I don't know if that's true everywhere!
2007-02-23 12:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest things you need to make sure of are the connector and the speed. The manufacturer's support page should tell you which connector type (184 pin or 200 pin) and speed you need. If your new stick is slower than the original, both will operate at the lower speed, as long as it's supported by your motherboard.
2007-02-23 12:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by headmaster382005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but the higher the ram the better
2007-02-23 13:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by vipergtsrk578 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.memorygiant.com and let it scan your computer, and it will tell you exactly what memory is compatible.
2007-02-23 13:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋