Does laptop RAM be upgraded?
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Hi
Is that anyway we can upgrade the ram for a laptop? I'm using Compaq Presario V3131TU
Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 (1.6GHz)
256MB DDR2 SDRAM
How much will it costs if upgrade can be done? Any idea where can it be done?
Thks -
Laptop's ram can be upgraded. You can even do it at home.
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Can...the 3000 series have 2 RAM slots,one free....u just have to unscrew one of the cover and the RAM is exposed and u can add the additional ram.Warrenty wont be void.
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Try getting a 512Mb DDR2 667Mhz SDRAM... If can afford, get a 1Gb DDR2 667Mhz SDRAM...Originally posted by Dong_Fang_Bu_Bai:Hi
Is that anyway we can upgrade the ram for a laptop? I'm using Compaq Presario V3131TU
Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 (1.6GHz)
256MB DDR2 SDRAM
How much will it costs if upgrade can be done? Any idea where can it be done?
Thks -
Yes...to TS: 512MB will be ard $80 while 1GB is $120++Originally posted by dork3d:Try getting a 512Mb DDR2 667Mhz SDRAM... If can afford, get a 1Gb DDR2 667Mhz SDRAM...
Installation is easy if u know(HWZ people will instruct u if u ask em) but most shop offer installation if u buy from them.
But dual channel wont be activated at all... -
ram easy 1.
got 2 slot on top of 1 another.
if u wan to take out ram at the side got 2 clip push away the ram will auto come up.
if u wan to put in, put in with ard 45 degree angle, den push it in till the golden lines out of sight. den push down, the clip will auto clip it. -
Thanks for the information guys... Coz I find that my lappies is running too slow even while surfing the net... heard ppl say thats the upgrade of RAM maybe able to boost up the speed... Coz i got this compaq presario lappie from a friend as a birthday gift... thks evryone for the information
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aiyo i dun recommend ram rite now... its marketing price is too ex now...
currently hdd is cheaper.
wait for IT show at march? -
People want to speed up PC you introduce hdd for wat.Originally posted by gigabyte14:aiyo i dun recommend ram rite now... its marketing price is too ex now...
currently hdd is cheaper.
wait for IT show at march? -
Speed up Laptop very easy one lah, just reset to factory settings and get reformat to new o/S
There are other O/S available other than Microsoft, the other 'Opensource' o/s also works on laptops if you dare to do it !!!
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RAM is the only cause for your laptop being slow.
Before consider an upgrade, make sure that you have sufficient hard disk space. Although Windows can run perfectly with 5% free hard disk space, it will be darn slow. 20% free space is recommended.
Move unimportant stuffs elsewhere, like movies, songs, etc to another HDD.
Also, a very fragmented hard disk will make a laptop slow down. Defrag it once every few months.
Next, your startup programs. Some startup programs, like MSN Messenger, are not needed at startup.
Go snapfiles.com and search for Starter to manage your startup programs or find the thread on What's Running. This will help you better manage your startup programs without ever playing with Windows configuration. If you are comfortable with playing Windows configuration, then you can go ahead with it.
The programs you run could also be a cause. Some programs don't really shut down properly even after closing it, so that may be a cause of lag. In this case, you have to contact the software developer or company to resolve this issue.
If none works, upgrade is then recommended, so unnecessary money won't be spent.
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hi guys..since tis thread is bout upgrading RAM..can i cfm e speed of e RAM my laptop supports? since the original package doesnt state e speed..
I'm using V3136TU (Compaq Presario V3100 Series) from Starhub de..
tks alot!!
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sorrie wrong lumber
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Does the laptop come with a manual? If yes, read through the whole manual.Originally posted by rx7Savanna:hi guys..since tis thread is bout upgrading RAM..can i cfm e speed of e RAM my laptop supports? since the original package doesnt state e speed..
I'm using V3136TU (Compaq Presario V3100 Series) from Starhub de..
tks alot!!
If no, download Belarc Advisor and install it.
After installing it, start Belarc Advisor. It will analyze your system and provide us with the type of RAM you are using. -
Shouldn't be a problem for upgrade.Originally posted by Dong_Fang_Bu_Bai:Hi
Is that anyway we can upgrade the ram for a laptop? I'm using Compaq Presario V3131TU
Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 (1.6GHz)
256MB DDR2 SDRAM
How much will it costs if upgrade can be done? Any idea where can it be done?
Thks
Can range from below $200 depending on the size, brand and type for add on singular. Replacing a complete set, will be more expensive.
Where can it be done?
1.) Is ur lappy still under warranty.
2.) If no, Sim Lim Square have a few shops that can do it for you, if u are not confident in doing urself or DIY.
3.) If yes, do you want to void ur warranty?
4.) If yes, most likely u only left a few months, etc, etc then see point no.2
5.) If no, go back to the lappy manufacturer for upgrade. It will be expensive.
Do note, some lappy manufacturer, do not cover warranty for third party upgrade, i.e. u DIY or find someone else to upgrade for you other than the lappy manufacturer. So meaning, u add RAM, it screwed up ur lappy, u bring back to lappy manufacturer, they are going to charge u for repairs. -
hmm..i did a scan le..bt it didnt provide any speed..juz state tat there is 512mb ram in slot 1..
well..i did try cpu-z before..bt it states pc 333
which is abit low for a new laptop? lol
any other ways tat u guys can suggest? tks -
most latter generation notebooks support up to upgrade of 2 Gb RAM.
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You sure your RAM is PC333?Originally posted by rx7Savanna:hmm..i did a scan le..bt it didnt provide any speed..juz state tat there is 512mb ram in slot 1..
well..i did try cpu-z before..bt it states pc 333 which is abit low for a new laptop? lol
any other ways tat u guys can suggest? tks
You can still add a 1Gb RAM on the empty slot.
Extract from HWZ:
For everbody's benefit here is the summary again based on feed back from members who already received the notebooks:
1. All models have No Bluetooth
2. All models come with Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless (no IntelPRO 802.11a/b/g)
3. Memory
V3131TU Core Duo - 256MB x 1 stick 533MHz (if this is not correct please pm me)
V3135TU Core Duo - 512MB x 1 stick 533MHz
V3136TU Core 2 Duo - 512MB x 1 stick 667MHz
4. Graphic Memory can be increased to 128MB if Main Memory is upgraded to > 512MB. There is no manual settings. Once you upgrade, the 128MB is automatically set.
5. No PCMCIA slots available. So PCMCIA cards cannot be used
6. Instead of PCMCIA, new Express Card slot is available
7. Battery: Both 6-cell and 12-cell will fit in to the same slot. 12-cell will bulge out lifting the notebook from the rear (like a stand).
8. No IrDA port (However some members talked about the possibiliyt of the presense of a Consumer IR port so that if you buy a HP Remote Controller, then it will work with the Notebook. Need Confirmation from members who received the notebooks) -
CPU-Z 1.38 report file
Processor(s)
Number of processors 1
Number of cores 2 per processor
Number of threads 2 (max 2) per processor
Name Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5500
Code Name Merom
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5500 @ 1.66GHz
Package Socket 479 mPGA
Family/Model/Stepping 6.F.6
Extended Family/Model 6.F
Core Stepping B2
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 997.4 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed 6.0 x 166.2 MHz
Rated Bus speed 665.0 MHz
Stock frequency 1666 MHz
Instruction sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge Intel i945GM rev. 03
Southbridge Intel 82801GHM (ICH7-M DH) rev. 02
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 512 MBytes
Memory Frequency 332.5 MHz (1:2)
CAS# Latency (tCL) 5.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRDC) 5 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 13 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 5 clocks
System
System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
System Name Presario V3000 (RL377PA#UUF)
System S/N 2CE6481TQ3
Mainboard Vendor Wistron
Mainboard Model 30B2
BIOS Vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version F.13
BIOS Date 11/17/2006
Memory SPD
Module 1 DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 512 MBytes, Samsung
Software
Windows Version Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
DirectX Version 9.0c
oh ya..tis is my scan result of my laptop..haha..i duno y..they give me a PC333 RAM instead..tats y i tot tat my laptop can only supports up to PC333 RAMs
thanks all for your help!!
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Its V3000 series,not 3100..
yes ugradable to 2GB RAM.
Video Memory is BIOS locked to 128MB.
rx7Savanna:I recommend getting either 2 x 512MB or 2 x 1GB to enable dual channel.