What memory does this laptop need?

BaileyB

Hi Everyone,

I have a laptop that is Toshiba Equium L20-192

According to the 256 in there already its

PC2 4200s-444.12 but when i checked crucial it states i need

Pc2-5300 DDR2

It can hold a max of 2gb (2x1gb)

Anywhere i can find out for sure before buying some

Thanks

(have run CPU-Z but that just gave me the memory in there)

vikingaero

If you're upgrading from Crucial then run 2 x 1Gb 5300 sticks. The 4200 sticks may not be available any longer for your computer.

santer_2

Crucial may have offered what it considers to be an upgrade

This site mentions 4200 for the L Series, though closest model found was an L20 - 197 They have a system scanner which may help,

http://www.offtek.co.uk/ModelData.php?stid=1&manu=Toshiba&modeltype=Equium%20L%20Series&model=Equium+L20-197

The Crucial site has live chat which re-opens on Friday

DCFC79

What i think crucial is saying is that the 5300 is an option you could get eg an alternative, motherboards take a variety of ram speeds and not just the 1 speed

BaileyB

So will both do the job as the 5300 is a little cheaper.

Thanks

Inner_Zone

Yes, but if the PC does not support the higher speed the memory will run at the lower speed anyway. Same if you mix and match (not advised) the new memory will run at the old memory's speed.

closed

may be of use if you are upgrading because of speed issues

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849