PC Peripherals Please suggest a Compatible RAM

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samb86

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Dear All,

I have a old compaq laptop which has 2x256MB RAM. I need to upgrade the ram (max 2x1GB supported) so that I can use the laptop as an alternative machine for 6 months after which I will go for a new lappy.

but I do not know which ram is compatible...also, should I buy new or used ram..?
pls suggest location/online store from where to buy so that I get a good deal...
Thanks in Advance..

the CPU-Z log is as follows;



Memory SPD
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DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR
Manufacturer (ID) Nanya Technology (7F7F7F0B00000000)
Size 256 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2700 (166 MHz)
Part number NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K
Manufacturing date Week 33/Year 04
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Registered no
Buffered no
Nominal Voltage 2.50 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 2.0-3-3-6-n.a. @ 133 MHz
JEDEC #2 2.5-3-3-7-n.a. @ 166 MHz

DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x51
Memory type DDR
Manufacturer (ID) Nanya Technology (7F7F7F0B00000000)
Size 256 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2700 (166 MHz)
Part number NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K
Serial number C0132395
Manufacturing date Week 37/Year 05
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Registered no
Buffered no
Nominal Voltage 2.50 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 2.0-3-3-6-n.a. @ 133 MHz
JEDEC #2 2.5-3-3-7-n.a. @ 166 MHz
 
samb86 said:

Memory type DDR
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There's your answer right away. You need DDR (not DDR2, or DDR3) RAM, in laptop form-factor (SODIMM).

The obtaining part isn't going to be easy on you. DDR has been long obsolete, so there's no way you'll be able to get it new. Added to that is the additional headache of its size (SODIMM). Even getting DDR2 won't be so easy nowadays.

Put a post in the "Want to Buy" section. Scour the markets/classifieds on TE and other forums whether anyone is selling DDR RAM in SODIMM factor. You might also want to check if Ebay has anything. I'd also suggest getting in touch with local laptop repairshops to check if they have any spares.
 
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