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Need some RAM for my Envy

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coolpcguy
coolpcguy Original post #1
Feb 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM
I'm thinking of adding some extra RAM to my Envy 14. It currently has 2x2GB modules and since the laptop has got only 2 slots, I'll have to replace them completely & considering 2x4GB

Any suggestions for the RAM? I'm not sure what the prices for laptop RAM are - I'm in Bangalore & will buy it online. Budget - I'm fairly open, not too expensive though :p

My CPU-z validation link CPU-Z Validator 3.1
dashing.sujay
Feb 18, 2012 at 2:15 AM
These. Go for 1066mhz ones as first gen support 1066 to be max.
coolpcguy
Feb 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Cool, thanks.
dashing.sujay
Feb 18, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Still, I suggest you to get them locally, as sometimes some RAMs don't adjust with the system for unknown reasons.
coolpcguy
Feb 18, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Get locally as in buy from a dealer? So I can return if something's wrong?
clinton
clinton #6
Feb 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Yes,thats what sujay's suggesting.
But If u r 100% sure those new sticks wud wrk then go for ol buying.
coolpcguy
Feb 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM
OK. I'll be replacing the existing ones, so guess it won't matter much? Let's see. Just placed an order today on flipkart
dashing.sujay
Feb 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Flipkart would most probably replace, but the hassle required is ... Anyways, good luck :)
coolpcguy
Feb 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Thanks, I'll keep ya'll informed. Should be getting the RAM in the next few days
coolpcguy
coolpcguy #10
Feb 22, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Got my RAM delivered today, switched it & working fine, thanks Sujay.

One problem: CPU-z keeps rejecting the validation. Any idea why?

This is the older validation before upgrading:

CPU-Z Validator 3.1

This is the new one:

CPU-Z Validator 3.1

Pics over here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/show-off/45694-post-your-latest-purchase-454.html#post1587130
dashing.sujay
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Tried re-installing CPU-Z? Or using portable version? But why is your new CPU-Z showing 989 socket instead of 1156? :confused:
coolpcguy
coolpcguy #12
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I'm using the portable edition. No idea why it's reading wrong :\
dashing.sujay
Feb 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Give a try installing non-portable one.
dashing.sujay
Feb 24, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Socket is fine. Laptop sockets are different. :p

It's Socket G1 btw.

Aren't both validations of laptops (same laptop to be precise) ? :|
skeletor
skeletor #16
Feb 24, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Aren't both validations of laptops (same laptop to be precise) ? :|
It's an old version in case #1. Which isn't detecting correctly.

It is Socket G1 only.
coolpcguy
coolpcguy #17
Feb 24, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Well, installing it resulted in proper validation :|

CPU-Z Validator 3.1
dashing.sujay
Feb 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Anyways, you got it working na? :p Shall I close the thread?
coolpcguy
coolpcguy #19
Feb 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Yes please, thanks for all the help!