computer question

[Cheshire]

I'm looking to buy a RAM upgrade for my laptop and i've basically got it down to two different options.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... ame=PC+133


They would be the two different kingstons (1st stick and 3rd stick)... now my question is, what's the difference between a "low profile" and the non-low profile? Is there a way to see which one i need without opening the case? If not, do I physically have to measure my current memory?

[bow4lyf]

This is kind of OCC, but i saw this really sweet comp in this forum.
This supercomp had 16gig of ram... no joke.
The chips were stacked inside the comp, 4 rows and its cooled by water. But the noise it makes its horrendous, but imagine the VIDEO GAMES!! (drolls)

btw chesh, wts the ram on ur laptop rite now?

[Twist Rolarian]

We'd need to know what model system it is, what kind of memory is in it, and what it's capable of supporting.

Look it up in the system's specifications if you have to.

[Cheshire]

IBM ThinkPad A30 2652
Max memory: 1GB

Thus, i'm looking at 2x 512 mb PC-133 so-dimm

[Twist Rolarian]

What you currently have are 144pin PC133 SODIMM sticks, so as long as the replacement memory is also 144pin PC133 SODIMM, then you're good. Physical size of the memory is irrelevant for the most part.

As for Low and Non-Low Profile, I'm not really sure. I'm not familiar with the terms, nor can I find any search references. *shrug*