Which memory module for IBM/Lenovo notebook, PC3-10664 or PC3-8500?
Model of my notebook - Lenovo (IBM) Thinkpad T410.
I want to buy a 4GB module from here:
http://www.offtek.co.uk/ram-memory-2/ibm/ibm-laptop-memory/thinkpad-t410-series/mid148008
They have 2 modules for the T410, PC3-10664 or PC3-8500, what's the difference, how do I know if both or which will work? Which is better?
I have 4GB already and there's only one slot (that I can see) so I assume there's 2 slots, one being built-in, one that I can put a chip into, is that correct?
Thanks Experts!
/ Tobzzz
I want to buy a 4GB module from here:
http://www.offtek.co.uk/ram-memory-2/ibm/ibm-laptop-memory/thinkpad-t410-series/mid148008
They have 2 modules for the T410, PC3-10664 or PC3-8500, what's the difference, how do I know if both or which will work? Which is better?
I have 4GB already and there's only one slot (that I can see) so I assume there's 2 slots, one being built-in, one that I can put a chip into, is that correct?
Thanks Experts!
/ Tobzzz
Just after a quick google -
Memory
• Up to 6GB 1067MHz DDR3 (4GB 1333MHz + 2GB 1067MHz)
Memory
• Up to 6GB 1067MHz DDR3 (4GB 1333MHz + 2GB 1067MHz)
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Win 7 64-bit. I frequently run PhotoShop, Illustrator, MS SQL Server, Outlook and other apps for hours along side each other so I want as much memory as possible really. I mean, it's £22 ish, WHY NOT! ;-)
The notebook definitely supports up to 8gb, not 6gb as per your Google. Thanks for explaining the difference, I mean, I assume my motherboard supports both otherwise Offtek wouldn't offer both for this one model of notebook. How can I be sure?
The notebook definitely supports up to 8gb, not 6gb as per your Google. Thanks for explaining the difference, I mean, I assume my motherboard supports both otherwise Offtek wouldn't offer both for this one model of notebook. How can I be sure?
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Indeedy I read after that does do 8Gb, however it says it will only run this with the 1333Mhz Ram, which would be the.... PC3-10664 one :)
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@gary: downloaded, installed and run: see screengrab. Says it's 8500
@greg: where did you read that, can you share that reference please?
I have 2 conflicting answers now, greg you're saying go higher (PC3-10664) and gary if I get matching pairs (which I feel is the right thing to do if past history of installing RAM is anything to go by) I should get the PC3-8500...
What's the safest, most reliable option here?
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@greg: where did you read that, can you share that reference please?
I have 2 conflicting answers now, greg you're saying go higher (PC3-10664) and gary if I get matching pairs (which I feel is the right thing to do if past history of installing RAM is anything to go by) I should get the PC3-8500...
What's the safest, most reliable option here?
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http://lenovo.com/us/en/PDFs/ThinkPad_T410_T510_Datasheet.html
Just passed halfway down and under 'memory'.
I would say if you wanted the 8Gb, buy 2 PC10664's and replace the lot.
Just passed halfway down and under 'memory'.
I would say if you wanted the 8Gb, buy 2 PC10664's and replace the lot.
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What about if I just pop in 2Gb more of the same memory type, would that work? I probably don't need 8gb anyway, 6gb would be fine:
-- 2GB Module - FT256MSK64V1U - 204 Pin 1.5v DDR3 PC3-8500 SoDimm
Not sure if that lenovo link you sent is saying it must be 4gb of faster bus and 2gb of slow bus?
-- 2GB Module - FT256MSK64V1U - 204 Pin 1.5v DDR3 PC3-8500 SoDimm
Not sure if that lenovo link you sent is saying it must be 4gb of faster bus and 2gb of slow bus?
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Thanks chaps, i will order 2gb module of same type running in the machine.
You've probably already bought the 2GB module -- but if not I'd just buy a 4GB PC3-8500 and go for 8GB.
Despite what Lenovo's datasheet says, it's almost certain it will "see" 8GB in that configuration. I suspect the datasheet lists the configurations they shipped =>NOT the complete set of configurations that will work.
Despite what Lenovo's datasheet says, it's almost certain it will "see" 8GB in that configuration. I suspect the datasheet lists the configurations they shipped =>NOT the complete set of configurations that will work.
The differences between the chips are the speed in which they operate (Buss Speed). higher is better as long as your motherboard supports it.
although, if you already have 4Gb in RAM, I doubt that you would need much more.. I also we may need to read up on your motherboard, and O/S as a large number of them do not support so much RAM... What is your o/s and is it 32bit or 64?