I've just bought a Dell Latitude C600 laptop. It has 384MB RAM installed
(x1 256 SODIMM, x1 128 SODIMM).
I want to replace the 128MB module with a 256MB module to take it to the
max.

However varous sites give conflicting information re: PC100, PC133
144pin SDRAM SODIMM.
Which module is suitable for this laptop? Or can I use a PC133 module
with a PC100 safely?
Will the CAS rating affect the module. (Some say CAS3, some CAS2 for
this machine).

Is it possible to fit a single 512MB 144pin SDRAM SODIMM module in one
socket on this machine ?? (512MB max memory allowed).

Cheers,

Tyger.

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> I've just bought a Dell Latitude C600 laptop. It has 384MB RAM installed
> (x1 256 SODIMM, x1 128 SODIMM).
> I want to replace the 128MB module with a 256MB module to take it to the
> max.
>
> However varous sites give conflicting information re: PC100, PC133
> 144pin SDRAM SODIMM.
> Which module is suitable for this laptop? Or can I use a PC133 module
> with a PC100 safely?
> Will the CAS rating affect the module. (Some say CAS3, some CAS2 for
> this machine).
>
> Is it possible to fit a single 512MB 144pin SDRAM SODIMM module in one
> socket on this machine ?? (512MB max memory allowed).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tyger.

Use a system analysis tool, such as Everest or PC Wizard to see what type of
RAM is installed, and buy a stick with the same haracteristics. Better to
bring your laptop to the shop to test that it works.

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at 11:34:40 on Sun, 29 Apr 2007, TygerTyger2010
<TygerTyger2010******.co.uk.remove> wrote
>I've just bought a Dell Latitude C600 laptop. It has 384MB RAM installed
>(x1 256 SODIMM, x1 128 SODIMM).
>I want to replace the 128MB module with a 256MB module to take it to the
>max.
>
>However varous sites give conflicting information re: PC100, PC133
>144pin SDRAM SODIMM.
>Which module is suitable for this laptop? Or can I use a PC133 module
>with a PC100 safely?
>Will the CAS rating affect the module. (Some say CAS3, some CAS2 for
>this machine).
>
>Is it possible to fit a single 512MB 144pin SDRAM SODIMM module in one
>socket on this machine ?? (512MB max memory allowed).
>
>Cheers,
>
>Tyger.
>
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TygerTyger2010 wrote:
> I've just bought a Dell Latitude C600 laptop. It has 384MB RAM installed
> (x1 256 SODIMM, x1 128 SODIMM).
> I want to replace the 128MB module with a 256MB module to take it to the
> max.
>
> However varous sites give conflicting information re: PC100, PC133
> 144pin SDRAM SODIMM.
> Which module is suitable for this laptop? Or can I use a PC133 module
> with a PC100 safely?
> Will the CAS rating affect the module. (Some say CAS3, some CAS2 for
> this machine).
>
> Is it possible to fit a single 512MB 144pin SDRAM SODIMM module in one
> socket on this machine ?? (512MB max memory allowed).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tyger.
They made a lot of C600 configurations. Mine took 16-chip 256MB modules.
They're PC100. PC133 should work, but you hardly ever find 16-chip
PC133, hence the PC100 16-chip.
8-chip 256MB PC-xxx wouldn't work in mine.
They don't make 'em any more.
There are lots of people like you who want 'em.
That makes 'em the most expensive simms on the planet.
I'm sure you can make a case for more ram, but my experience
was that going from 384 to 512 made almost zero difference for ordinary
uses.

If you still want to do it, I've got a brand new Kingston 16-chip 256MB.
for sale.
KINGSTON KTC311/256LP
Link is in the sig...about half way down the page.
mike

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mike wrote:
>
> TygerTyger2010 wrote:
> > I've just bought a Dell Latitude C600 laptop. It has 384MB RAM installed
> > (x1 256 SODIMM, x1 128 SODIMM).
> > I want to replace the 128MB module with a 256MB module to take it to the
> > max.

> They made a lot of C600 configurations. Mine took 16-chip 256MB modules.
> They're PC100. PC133 should work, but you hardly ever find 16-chip
> PC133, hence the PC100 16-chip.
> 8-chip 256MB PC-xxx wouldn't work in mine.
> They don't make 'em any more.
> There are lots of people like you who want 'em.
> That makes 'em the most expensive simms on the planet.
> I'm sure you can make a case for more ram, but my experience
> was that going from 384 to 512 made almost zero difference for ordinary
> uses.

I had a look inside the laptop. The first module, the original, is a 16
Chip Samsung 256MB PC100 one, The second which was presumably added
later by
the previous owner of the laptop is an 8 chip 128MB PC133 module (no
idea of the maker). The RAM is seen and used by Windows as 384MB, but
utils such
as everest only see the SPD info for one module, the Samsung. The C600
in question is a 1Ghz PIII model with and Intel 440BX chipset.

Cheers,

Tyger.