Add memory to a TS-509

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philipsguy
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Re: Add memory to a TS-509

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qn00b wrote:Has anyone completed a 4GB upgrade by NOT using the matched memory kit from Kingston ?
The KVR667D2S5K2/4G is a matched kit, but there are some single Kingston 2GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 modules that are currently very inexpensive.
Even buying 2pc of the 2GB non-matched Kingston modules is half the price of the matched kit !!!

So again, very curious to know if anyone has completed this 4GB upgrade WITHOUT using the matched Kingston 4GB kit (2x2GB).

Thanks !
I've successfully installed 2 x KVR667D2S5/2G for 4 GB RAM (or actually a little less due to 32 bit OS, read prior posts on that).
No problem at all. They are the same modules as in the kit!
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Re: Add memory to a TS-509

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philipsguy wrote: I've successfully installed 2 x KVR667D2S5/2G for 4 GB RAM (or actually a little less due to 32 bit OS, read prior posts on that).
No problem at all. They are the same modules as in the kit!
Close enough ... thanks for confirming there are other options :)
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Re: Add memory to a TS-509

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I added a 2GB stick into my system, 3GB in total. Cant see a 64bit firmware coming out any time soon so figured why have 4GB if you cant use it all?
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Re: Add memory to a TS-509

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dastrix wrote:I added a 2GB stick into my system, 3GB in total. Cant see a 64bit firmware coming out any time soon so figured why have 4GB if you cant use it all?
Depends how geeked out you are :)
3.3GB and/or 3.5GB is still a notch better than 3.0GB ... heheeheh
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Re: Add memory to a TS-509

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Something else to note ... just in case no one else has been curious to take a peek in the BIOS setup of the 509.
When both memory slots are populated, the RAM runs in Dual Channel.
Not sure if this implies the need for a proper Dual Channel kit or not, but it may be something to keep in mind.
:)
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