Laptop RAM problem.

[FireboltLight20078]

Hi everyone. I have a Dell Vostro 1015 (specs in attached file). It has 2 memory slots, one of them has a TwinMos 2GB dimm in it. The other slot is empty. The laptop gets very slow when running 4-5 programs so I want to get an identical 2GB dimm. However, I am not sure what details should I compare to get an identical one. Furthermore, CPU-Z shows RAM frequecy as 333 MHz, the sticker on the dimm says 666 Mhz and the laptop's online service manual says 800 MHz. Which should I take as true and is there any thing else to keep in mind when buying the new dimm? Thanks.

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[FireFox]

The 333Mhz is correct but remember that DDR = Double Data Rate so you double the speed which gives you the effective frequency of 667MHz.

 

Have a look on eBay for some DDR2 SODIMM's and one more thing, when you have these programs open and the laptop slows down, have you gone into task manager to make sure that it is actually the RAM causing the problem (problem being not enough RAM).

 

Looking at your CPU I would bare in mind that it isn't a very fast CPU.

[FireboltLight20078]

Yes, I know it is an old and slow CPU but the CPU usage doesn't go above 70% most of the time.

 

Will this work?

http://www.flipkart.com/transcend-ddr2-667-pc2-5300-ddr2-2-gb-laptop-ram-jm667qsu-2g/p/itmd2ryppb5qwzcd?pid=RAMD2RYP47MYZZ98&otracker=from-search&srno=t_3&query=RAM&ref=8ea1487d-d985-4dfb-b9d0-643df2dbdc34

[SirBobson]

If you are going to keep the ram that is already in there and buy an additional dimm then they should be same product (same manufacturer and model etc.)

[FireFox]

Yes, I know it is an old and slow CPU but the CPU usage doesn't go above 70% most of the time.

 

Will this work?

http://www.flipkart.com/transcend-ddr2-667-pc2-5300-ddr2-2-gb-laptop-ram-jm667qsu-2g/p/itmd2ryppb5qwzcd?pid=RAMD2RYP47MYZZ98&otracker=from-search&srno=t_3&query=RAM&ref=8ea1487d-d985-4dfb-b9d0-643df2dbdc34

 

It should work but I would try and get two DIMMS the same mate

[Pidagad]

Btw you're running at 32 Bits - maybe you should switch to 64 when using 4GB of RAM

[FireboltLight20078]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will get that new dimm and let you guys know what happens.

[FireboltLight20078]

So, I got the new dimm and its working fine since two weeks. Thanks guys!