# What kind of memory? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 20, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772 "2008-05-20T13:48:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/1 "2008-05-20T13:48:47Z")
I know I can find 2gigs of ram way cheaper then dell is trying to sell me for 80 bucks. Yet, I am not sure which RAM is compatible with my laptop. I have a Dell 9400/E1405. Which RAM do I need? and could someone point me where I could find it the cheapest? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/2 "2008-05-20T13:51:55Z")
download Belarc advisor and run it on your computer. it will tell you what kind/speed of ram you’re running now. buy the same. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/3 "2008-05-20T13:52:05Z")
No idea on what type but Newegg is always cheap cheap cheap ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/4 "2008-05-20T13:54:10Z")
Start here: [http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator\_new/lines.asp?root=&LinkBack=&Manufacturer=del](http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator_new/lines.asp?root=&LinkBack=&Manufacturer=del) Select your computer and follow the questions. It will tell you what you need. ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/5 "2008-05-20T14:12:45Z")
tp I followed your site, DDR2-667 I guess is the highest speed I can get. I thought you had to worry about which memory can go with your mobo or sockets or something stupid like it. In my search, can I just need to find stuff that says DDR2-667? ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/6 "2008-05-20T14:46:55Z")
click either link. newegg makes it simple to search anything. look at the size you want in the menu bar on the left and select a price range. pick out what looks pretty to you and buy it. ddr2-667/pc5300 --\> [http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052108080+1052408745&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5300)](http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052108080+1052408745&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5300)) ddr2-667/pc5400–\> [http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052108080+1052408437&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5400)](http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052108080+1052408437&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5400)) ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/7 "2008-05-20T16:06:10Z")
Heres the kicker, Its a laptop…I should have mentioned it earlier so I apologize. How does that change what I’m looking for? ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/8 "2008-05-20T16:10:14Z")
doh i’m an idiot. shoulda read your first post better > **[Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010260381%201309221136&bop=And&Order=PRICE)** > > Newegg.com offers the best prices on computer products, laptop computers, LED LCD TVs, digital cameras, electronics, unlocked phones, office supplies, and more with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Newegg shopping upgraded ™ > **[Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010260381+1309221137&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5400))** > > Newegg.com offers the best prices on computer products, laptop computers, LED LCD TVs, digital cameras, electronics, unlocked phones, office supplies, and more with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Newegg shopping upgraded ™ ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/9 "2008-05-20T17:53:19Z")
Oh! thanks! So theres nothing I need to worry about it not being compatible? ---
**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/10 "2008-05-20T18:40:49Z")
Just make sure the clock speeds are exactly the same with each chip or else your lappy will have some serious issues, if it even boots. Try to stay with the same manufacturer with each of your chips too. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-memory/48772/11 "2008-05-20T19:57:50Z")
No, actually it will just run the higher speed memory at the slowest speed & latency (bottleneck stick). You can get whatever you really want, long as it uses the same type. obviously you want to keep them matched for optimum performance, but you can mix and match too with, in most cases, negligible speed decreases (if it’ll save you a few bucks… but memory is cheap these days)