I want to add a 1gb stick of ram to my Toshiba M35X-S149 laptop. It's running Windows XP home. It takes pc2700 333MHz Sodimm 200pin non-ecc 2.5v memory. I've seen prices for this type of memory from $31 to $100. How can I tell which one to get. Will all pc2700 333MHz sodimm 200pin non-ecc 2.5v memory work and are there other considerations in choosing memory.
jroros said: I want to add a 1gb stick of ram to my Toshiba M35X-S149 laptop. It's running Windows XP home. It takes pc2700 333MHz Sodimm 200pin non-ecc 2.5v memory. I've seen prices for this type of memory from $31 to $100. How can I tell which one to get. Will all pc2700 333MHz sodimm 200pin non-ecc 2.5v memory work and are there other considerations in choosing memory.
Yes this will work. If a computer supports dual channel memory, then you can get a benefit from installing matched pairs of identical memory. Your computer does not benefit from this.
I usually double check memory upgrades at somewhere like Crucial.com, to make sure I am getting the right memory.
Make sure that you purchase it from a store that allows returns. If the memory doesn't work, you want to be able to return it without a hassle.
If I needed 1GB of pc2700 memory I would go to Newegg.com and order the cheapest name brand memory that has the same specs.
The speed of a module doesn't matter much because the CPU's caches handle most of the reads and writes. So I'd be more concerned about reliability, and the most reliable chips tend to be marked with their real manufacturers' information, like Micron, Samsung, Hynix, Elpida, or Nanya, rather than house markings.
Yes all PC-2700 memory will work, however some types of PC-2700 memory will be slightly faster than other types because of timings. Newegg is one of the better websites for obtaining memory timings.
jolma
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 18, 2009 @ 4:10p
Some manufacturers of memory have lifetime warranties and require no verification of purchase like receipts. Paying a little extra for that convenience is worth it if the memory ever does fail, I've had a few memory modules go bad over time and a few that were bad to begin with.
The difference in performance between different speeds and latencies of memory is minor, you are unlikely to ever notice it. If you are a gamer, though, it may cost less to get a few extra FPS with better memory than the same improvement would cost if you got it by going from a high-end card to an ultra-high end card.
jolma said: Some manufacturers of memory have lifetime warranties and require no verification of purchase like receipts. Paying a little extra for that convenience is worth it if the memory ever does fail, I've had a few memory modules go bad over time and a few that were bad to begin with.But keep the receipt and take a picture of the module when it's new anyway because some companies use glossy stickers with ink that rubs off easily. Mushkins were like that.
Thanks for everyone's help. I ordered 1 gb PNY pc2700 memory for $26.99 after $10.00 rebate from Newegg.
mikeres
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 22, 2009 @ 10:48p
I'd be interested in knowing if the PNY memory worked for the OP. I remember when there were BF and xmas sales for the M35X-S149 laptop at the end of 2004. There was a lively FW discussion about suitable memory for this laptop. It was VERY picky and NOT all memory worked in this laptop. The PNY memory was not very well liked.
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