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Sasha DaSilva

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Join date: 27 Apr 2005

Posts: 135

12-23-2006 22:16

I have 256 mgs of RAM and I am having alot of lag and was told if I would upgrade to at least 1 gig of RAM it would help alot. I am on a Dell Inspiron 9300 Lap top with wireless router.
thanks for any feedback

Gordon Greene

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Join date: 22 Dec 2006

Posts: 11

12-24-2006 00:35

Not sure what your asking, upgrade in memory would help, but a system is only as good as its slowest component.

Sterling Whitcroft

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Join date: 2 Jul 2006

Posts: 678

12-24-2006 04:48

Add memory! You'll be glad. 256M of RAM will just barely run windows. Its a shame that manufacturers sell machines with that little RAM. Its a disservice to everyone.

There are 2 slots in your laptop. One will be empty. THe other will have a single little board with 256Meg of RAm. You can put up to 2 Gigs of memory in, by throwing away the smaller board. 1 Gig of Ram should cost about $100-125 (shop around. It takes a common type of chip, but be sure it fits your machine. )

Installing should be do it yourself easy. (Google for installation pictures.) Or use the Dell site:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9300/sm/sullivak.htm#wp999869

As for SL, you've probably got a Nvidia GO 6800 256MB Graphics Card. That's fine for SL.

You'll be VERY glad you added the memory.

Sasha DaSilva

SL Addict

Join date: 27 Apr 2005

Posts: 135

12-24-2006 10:44

yes i have the nvidia go 6800..I could have gotten more memory when i ordered the lap top but i thought 256 would be enough LOL cus I can remember when wot was it 68 was enough LOL!! I got this particular machine for sl even though the xps was suppose to be the best for gaming and the one i got was next to the best but I couldnt afford 3k on a laptop so maybe later on in the future i can when it comes down in price LOL if it does.
I don't know what kind of memory to get for the laptop but i would like to upgrade to at least 1 gig as that is about all i can afford. Also is there any better nvidia card for a laptop? IF so what is it? I know nothing much about laptops and not much more bout desktops inner workings. so any help is greatly appreicated
thanks

Tod69 Talamasca

The Human Tripod ;)

Join date: 20 Sep 2005

Posts: 4,107

12-24-2006 10:59

Sorry to say, but I haven't heard of any laptops that allow upgrading of Video Cards. It's usually built into the motherboard.

As for RAM (a.k.a. Memory) Dell should have the specs for your machine listed on their site. Most likely SO-DIMMs.

You want to find out:

What TYPE is it? Either DDR or DDR2

What SPEED is it? That lil' number after the PC, such as PC2700 or PC2 5200 for example. OR it will be listed as something like DDR400 or DDR2 800 for example.

======================================
AH! I just looked it up- Your Inspiron 9300 uses PC2-4200 RAM (533 Mhz). Dell has 1 GiG of RAM for it for $145. Newegg has it for: $99 to $160 depending on the Brand.

Sasha DaSilva

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Join date: 27 Apr 2005

Posts: 135

12-24-2006 16:18

ohh cool thanks for the site. now which brand should i get? LOL

Peekay Semyorka

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Join date: 18 Nov 2006

Posts: 337

12-24-2006 16:55

All of the memory brands are about the same these days. What differentiates them is service. I've had good luck ordering from Memory Ten:

http://www.memoryx.net/3113748.html

Lifetime warranty, tech-support, etc.

And yes your laptop's graphics card can be upgraded but usually not worth it. The one you have should be perfectly fine.

-peekay

Sasha DaSilva

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Join date: 27 Apr 2005

Posts: 135

12-24-2006 17:14

Thanks Peekay that helps alot and the price is much better than the $140 i had planned on getting so saves me a bit.
thanks to you all for the info
hope you all have a Merry Christmas & HAppy New Year
Sasha Dasilva

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Sasha DaSilva SL Addict Join date: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 135	12-23-2006 22:16 I have 256 mgs of RAM and I am having alot of lag and was told if I would upgrade to at least 1 gig of RAM it would help alot. I am on a Dell Inspiron 9300 Lap top with wireless router. thanks for any feedback
Gordon Greene Registered User Join date: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 11	12-24-2006 00:35 Not sure what your asking, upgrade in memory would help, but a system is only as good as its slowest component.
Sterling Whitcroft Registered User Join date: 2 Jul 2006 Posts: 678	12-24-2006 04:48 Add memory! You'll be glad. 256M of RAM will just barely run windows. Its a shame that manufacturers sell machines with that little RAM. Its a disservice to everyone. There are 2 slots in your laptop. One will be empty. THe other will have a single little board with 256Meg of RAm. You can put up to 2 Gigs of memory in, by throwing away the smaller board. 1 Gig of Ram should cost about $100-125 (shop around. It takes a common type of chip, but be sure it fits your machine. ) Installing should be do it yourself easy. (Google for installation pictures.) Or use the Dell site: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins9300/sm/sullivak.htm#wp999869 As for SL, you've probably got a Nvidia GO 6800 256MB Graphics Card. That's fine for SL. You'll be VERY glad you added the memory.
Sasha DaSilva SL Addict Join date: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 135	12-24-2006 10:44 yes i have the nvidia go 6800..I could have gotten more memory when i ordered the lap top but i thought 256 would be enough LOL cus I can remember when wot was it 68 was enough LOL!! I got this particular machine for sl even though the xps was suppose to be the best for gaming and the one i got was next to the best but I couldnt afford 3k on a laptop so maybe later on in the future i can when it comes down in price LOL if it does. I don't know what kind of memory to get for the laptop but i would like to upgrade to at least 1 gig as that is about all i can afford. Also is there any better nvidia card for a laptop? IF so what is it? I know nothing much about laptops and not much more bout desktops inner workings. so any help is greatly appreicated thanks
Tod69 Talamasca The Human Tripod ;) Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 4,107	12-24-2006 10:59 Sorry to say, but I haven't heard of any laptops that allow upgrading of Video Cards. It's usually built into the motherboard. As for RAM (a.k.a. Memory) Dell should have the specs for your machine listed on their site. Most likely SO-DIMMs. You want to find out: What TYPE is it? Either DDR or DDR2 What SPEED is it? That lil' number after the PC, such as PC2700 or PC2 5200 for example. OR it will be listed as something like DDR400 or DDR2 800 for example. ====================================== AH! I just looked it up- Your Inspiron 9300 uses PC2-4200 RAM (533 Mhz). Dell has 1 GiG of RAM for it for $145. Newegg has it for: $99 to $160 depending on the Brand.
Sasha DaSilva SL Addict Join date: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 135	12-24-2006 16:18 ohh cool thanks for the site. now which brand should i get? LOL
Peekay Semyorka Registered User Join date: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 337	12-24-2006 16:55 All of the memory brands are about the same these days. What differentiates them is service. I've had good luck ordering from Memory Ten: http://www.memoryx.net/3113748.html Lifetime warranty, tech-support, etc. And yes your laptop's graphics card can be upgraded but usually not worth it. The one you have should be perfectly fine. -peekay
Sasha DaSilva SL Addict Join date: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 135	12-24-2006 17:14 Thanks Peekay that helps alot and the price is much better than the $140 i had planned on getting so saves me a bit. thanks to you all for the info hope you all have a Merry Christmas & HAppy New Year Sasha Dasilva