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Post Date: 2010-08-28
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    Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 4:54pm
Hi, I have purchase this Digital Storm laptop for a while and recently I started to do heavy video editing and it seems my ram is not enough to handle it. I am wondering whats the best Ram for me to upgrade to ? thanks
 
PS: I also have upgraded my computer to window 7 already
 
Ram report is:
System Identification:
     Manufacturer:  Flex
     Model:  T-Series
     Processors:  Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40GHz , 
     Operation system:  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional null
Motherboard Details:
     Manufacturer:  Flex 
     Motherboard Model:  
     Bios:  GATEWA - 6040000
Memory Details:
     Total No. of Slots:  2   (Currently One slot in use)
     Installed RAM:   MB
     Maximum RAM:  4096 MB
     Front Side Bus:  null MHZ
Details of memory already installed on your computer:
    Memory Size   Memory Type   Memory Speed   Dimm Type   Dimm Type Detail
  M2   2048 MB   DIMM   667  MHZ   21   Synchronous
My computer (Order 1/1/2009   order ID :8212)
Chassis: Value and Power (Model: M15) (Weight: 6.8LBS)
Display: 15.4 inch WXGA (Resolution: 1280 x 800)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40GHz 
System Memory: 2GB DDR2 at 667MHz
Inputs: 3 USB 2.0 Ports / 100MB Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem
Main Storage: 250GB (5400 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer)
Wireless Access: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Centrino 2 Montevina Platform / Integrated Video Camera / Fingerprint Reader / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI / VGA Port / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): ATI Radeon HD3650 512MB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Includes Service Pack 3)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty
 
 
Thanks,
Jerry Ho
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the only real thing you can do is double up on these. I think professional is 64-bit, so you should be okay.
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so I should buy 2 of Crucial CT51264AC800 4GB DDR2 ram and swap out the ram I currently have? or just get 1 and run 6 GB ram?  
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Posts: 2312 		  Quote ablahblah Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 10:04pm
swap out the ram, or swap one stick of ram, your choice.

edit:: oh wait, you upgraded to win 7? um, is it 64-bit, or 32-bit?


Edited by ablahblah - 28 Aug 2010 at 10:04pm
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My system is 32-bit
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Posts: 100 		  Quote dranza Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 6:31am
Originally posted by Jarebear

My system is 32-bit


Are you sure? Is your OS 32-bit or 64-bit? Because if your OS is 32-bit then the maximum memory than it can support is only 4GB


Edited by dranza - 29 Aug 2010 at 6:35am
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if you have your windows 7 box somewhere, be sure to install the 64 bit if you have already installed the 32; 32 is too outdated
 
PS if you got your windows OS preinstalled in DS it should be 64 bit i think
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Posts: 6 		  Quote Jarebear Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 4:03pm
I got my Window 7 professional and key from UCSB engineering department but they only gave me 32-bit one , I will try to get a  64 bit one and reinstall it , and thanks : p
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