RAM for laptop

[Agera One]

Should I really get worried of compatible models list from the RAM manufacturer websites while choosing laptop RAMs? Or I can just buy the RAM same voltage, timing, speed, etc parameters that my laptop can support/??

 

[jakegroves]

You've got laptop authority badge why are you asking this?

 

[cheese9k]

It's very hit and miss from my experience.

Most of the time it will if you get the same voltage/time/speed etc. But I have had a couple not work. Better safe than sorry, and if it's only a couple (insert your currency here) difference, then it's probably worth spending the extra to get known compatible stuff to avoid the rigmarole of sending stuff back.

If this is to add to what you already have in your laptop, matched memory is important. Get the same as what you have.

 

[jaguarskx]

I typically use Crucial RAM in my laptops (got 3 of 'em). They are a sub-division of Micron Technology which is an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that makes RAM and NAND (used in SSDs) chip that are used by many brand names. Click the following link to determine if their RAM sticks are compatible with your specific laptop make and model.

http/www.crucial.com/usa/en/memory-info

 

[Agera One]

You've got laptop authority badge why are you asking this?

I don't want batches but knowledge. I'm not much involved in CHANGING/UPGRADING laptop hardware (the place I'm living in has not much stores to do so). So everything I know is theoretical.

I don't have a job yet and I can't waste money in hardware bought by ignorance. So, please help me if you can, or let others do.

 

[Agera One]

It's very hit and miss from my experience.

Most of the time it will if you get the same voltage/time/speed etc. But I have had a couple not work. Better safe than sorry, and if it's only a couple (insert your currency here) difference, then it's probably worth spending the extra to get known compatible stuff to avoid the rigmarole of sending stuff back.

If this is to add to what you already have in your laptop, matched memory is important. Get the same as what you have.

My laptop is having an Adata 1066 MHz 2 GB stick and one Hynix 1066 MHz 1 GB stick made to work in dual channel. They both (combinley) sit at 7-7-7-24. (I can give CPU-Z's SPD TAB pic if you really need it). And my laptop can support upto 8 GB of 1600MHz. Will a sinlge stick of 8 GB-1600 MHZ-CL10/11 will work?

I'm likely to get sticks less than Rs.4000 from these sites. www.flipkart.com, www.theitdepot.com, www.snapdeal.com

I typically use Crucial RAM in my laptops (got 3 of 'em). They are a sub-division of Micron Technology which is an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that makes RAM and NAND (used in SSDs) chip that are used by many brand names. Click the following link to determine if their RAM sticks are compatible with your specific laptop make and model.

Thanks Jaguar, I already know the link, but those kits are not available in India for my Sony VAIO VPCEB34EN. This is why I raised this question to THF.