Ram no longer in production

[randyseetoh@gmail.com]

Hi all i had just replace my old trevalmate 8372 laptop can the shop guy tell me my ram is vry low onlt 2Gb so i try to find the Ram but looks like no longer in production .

So my Ram type is PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204pin SDRAM SODIMM what other compatible Ram i can you pls advice .

Thank you

 

[runeruin]

I'm not expert but my laptop is using the same spec ram
so it should still be available around,maybe not in local shops but definitely available in amazon/Newegg

but first find out what kind of ram the motherboard can take and maximum amount

 

[ykgoh]

If I am not wrong, you can purchase the faster DDR3 RAM still being sold today. It will adjust and slow itself to the required speed, more specifically by the memory controller on your motherboard.

See: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/support-memory-speeds-compatability

Memory is designed to be backward-compatible, so generally speaking, you can safely add faster memory to a computer that was designed to run slower memory. However, your system will operate at the speed of the slowest memory module.

One thing to keep in mind is that the memory does need to be the same type - for example, SDRAM cannot be mixed with DDR, and DDR cannot be mixed with DDR2 and DDR2 cannot work in a DDR3 system.

DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 are still available widely today. Plug them in and they should work. If you are not sure, you can go Sim Lim Square and ask the shop to install for you on the spot to make sure it works before paying.

 

[ykgoh]

Btw, forgot to add.

The limit on total RAM your laptop can take is subjected to:

• Windows 7 OS? - 32 bit (x86) 4gb max, 64 bit (x64) 8gb - 192gb depending on Windows edition
• Motherboard chipset (Mobile Intel HM55 Express?) - maybe 8gb max? Can't find the exact details from Intel specs.

 

[randyseetoh@gmail.com]

If I am not wrong, you can purchase the faster DDR3 RAM still being sold today. It will adjust and slow itself to the required speed, more specifically by the memory controller on your motherboard.

See: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/support-memory-speeds-compatability



DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 are still available widely today. Plug them in and they should work. If you are not sure, you can go Sim Lim Square and ask the shop to install for you on the spot to make sure it works before paying.

Thks bro. Will go and check with them an other question.
Now i only using 1pcs 2gb do u think i should upgrade to 8gb kit.

 

[ykgoh]

Thks bro. Will go and check with them an other question.
Now i only using 1pcs 2gb do u think i should upgrade to 8gb kit.

If u have the budget, why not? 4gb costs about $40, 8gb cost $80. Also depends on the software u use and software running on your laptop. Your system may run fine with 4gb if u are only running Microsoft Office with little other software running behind.

Check u have 2 ram slots for the ram kit that comes in a pair of 4gb. Using same ram sticks ensures compatibility.

 

[ykgoh]

Alternatively if u don't mind used parts, Sim Lim Square level 4 has some shops in the backlane that sells second hand parts. You should be able to find the older DDR3-1066 laptop RAM there. Price probably won't be much cheaper than brand new faster DDR3 RAM as they are rare items.

 

[randyseetoh@gmail.com]

If u have the budget, why not? 4gb costs about $40, 8gb cost $80. Also depends on the software u use and software running on your laptop. Your system may run fine with 4gb if u are only running Microsoft Office with little other software running behind.

Check u have 2 ram slots for the ram kit that comes in a pair of 4gb. Using same ram sticks ensures compatibility.

Hi one more problem now is my laptop one of the USB was broken do go know whether can it be repair and the cost

 

[youhsueh]

Hi one more problem now is my laptop one of the USB was broken do go know whether can it be repair and the cost

Really depends from shop to shop. Most of the time it is the labour which is expensive.

 

[ykgoh]

Really depends from shop to shop. Most of the time it is the labour which is expensive.

Also depends on the fix that the tech will suggest. If he suggests replacing the whole motherboard for the broken USB port, I guess it won't be worth it. As well buy a new laptop.

 

[Munchkin.Gia]

Cost effective is to just use a usb hub
I think I've got a spare 2GB ddr3 ram lying around at hm. Gotto check after work.
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[PC_Dreams]

Alternatively if u don't mind used parts, Sim Lim Square level 4 has some shops in the backlane that sells second hand parts. You should be able to find the older DDR3-1066 laptop RAM there. Price probably won't be much cheaper than brand new faster DDR3 RAM as they are rare items.

Actually, just get any DDR3 RAM that is faster than your one. It will run. All recent RAMs will step down. Which means you can practically get any type of RAM. No need to waste time searching for 1066.

There is also no necessity to look for compatible pairs. For ddr3 onwards, they are built on the same standards. You can technically mix and match any combination of speed and size. Just ensure that the speed is minimum 1066Mhz. The faster ones will step down and work.