What kinfd of memory do I need for my new laptop

[Doboji]

I'd like to buy a second 1G DIMM... but I have no idea what brand/type I need I know it's

DDR2 SO-DIMM 667mhz

But can I buy any brand? what about latency and timings...

Is there some program out there that can tell me the specifics of my current memory without cracking the box?

-Max

 

[TheStu]

Not real sure if CPU-Z will tell you the brand of your RAM or not. And are you sure that you have 1 GB stick in there already? Quite a few of the OEMs use matched pairs, so you may have to do the same when upgrading. Plus, cracking the box is a lot more harsh than the actual process is. You undo up to 4 screws and remove a plastic panel to reveal the RAM.

 

[Atlantean]

You can buy any brand of ram, an easy way to find out the brand would be to phone the company that made it. Not sure if there is a program that will determine the brand of ram you are using

 

[Doboji]

Finally just cracked the sucker... it's HYNIX brand memory...

DDR2 5300 667MHZ...

So can I use any brand memory to match?

 

[Brainonska511]

I would just use the cheapest and not bother matching the brand for a notebook.

 

[Doboji]

Got it done. Thanks everyone for the help....

ended up grabbing some Kingston RAM from Microcenter for 69.99... not as good as online... but I don't have to wait for delivery either...

-Max