I ordered a Lenovo T530 (integrated graphics) with 4GB of RAM and I plan on installing an aftermarket upgrade to get at least 8GB. I believe that the installed module is DDR3, 1600MHz, CL11, 1.5V. I would like to research my upgrade options before my T530 is delivered and have the following options from CC (I want to buy from a store in case I need to exchange the module(s)):
Option 1: I purchase a 4GB, 1600MHz, CL9 module for about $36. The new module will slow to CL11 and I should not have any issues. Correct?
Option 2: I purchase a 2x4GB, 1600MHz, CL9 kit for about $70. Hopefully I can sell the installed module for $30 or so to offset the price of the upgrade.
Option 3: I purchase an 8GB, 1600MHz, CL11 module for about $64. I will have 12GB total, running in asynchronous dual-channel mode and should not have any issues. Correct?
For me, I would prefer Option 1 because it costs the least. Although, having 12GB for only $64 is also tempting. Option 3 costs the most, as I'm not sure how easy it'll be to sell the installed module. I would like confirmation from others that running modules of mixed timings is still safe with DDR3 at 1600MHz and/or that there are no inherent drawbacks in running asynchronous dual-channel mode.
Thanks in advance.
Option 1: I purchase a 4GB, 1600MHz, CL9 module for about $36. The new module will slow to CL11 and I should not have any issues. Correct?
Option 2: I purchase a 2x4GB, 1600MHz, CL9 kit for about $70. Hopefully I can sell the installed module for $30 or so to offset the price of the upgrade.
Option 3: I purchase an 8GB, 1600MHz, CL11 module for about $64. I will have 12GB total, running in asynchronous dual-channel mode and should not have any issues. Correct?
For me, I would prefer Option 1 because it costs the least. Although, having 12GB for only $64 is also tempting. Option 3 costs the most, as I'm not sure how easy it'll be to sell the installed module. I would like confirmation from others that running modules of mixed timings is still safe with DDR3 at 1600MHz and/or that there are no inherent drawbacks in running asynchronous dual-channel mode.
Thanks in advance.