upgrading laptop memory

[hammocksleeper]

well i want to get more memory for my laptop. and i found out i have one free slot and what type of memory will be compatible with my computer

my question is, does it really matter what brand name i select? i'm loooking at the prices on newegg and for a stick of 1gb of the type that i need (i put in a very specific type) it ranges from $100-$136, and for a stick of 512mb the range is $38-$56 and there was even one there for $100! is there a substantial difference, or should i just stick with the cheapest one?

[TimP]

I usually go with cheap RAM. Make sure the speeds are the same though, because that you will notice.

[hammocksleeper]

ok another question, im supposed to be getting PC2700 ram, can I get a faster one (pc3200) and will it still work?

edit: found out it will work, but the system will only operate at the speed of the slowest memory module in the bunch

[UnHoly-Assassin]

http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/resources/memory/index.html

Find the right type, then go to the website of the electronic stores near you and search for the best price. Staples sold the one I use for over $100, but at another nearby store JnR I bought the 512 for about $76.

Tip: I use the Edge configurator, since there you can keyword search your model and the PNY could not find my laptop model.

[xodkrm]

How do i figureout my RAM type?

[hammocksleeper]

How do i figureout my RAM type?

there are a couple of different figure-outers at the staples link above. if you go to crucial.com you can also get one that will tell you how many open slots you have.

[TheNutCracker]

You can go to www.cpuid.com and download CPU-Z, which will tell you everything about your comp including ram.