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Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

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Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

#1 Post by pascal_sweden » Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:43 pm

I would like to get the model number and URL link to brand new 8 GB memory modules from Kingston or Samsung that are guaranteed to work in the Lenovo W520-4284.

It is my understanding that it is recommended to take 1.5V modules to avoid the risk of overheating when 1.35V modules incorrectly run at 1.5V, if the BIOS contains an older version.

The modules should be brand new, and if possible the URL link should point to an official and reputable web shop in Europe.

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Re: Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

#2 Post by pascal_sweden » Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:20 am

Would this 8 Gb module from Hynix work?

https://memory.net/product/hmt41gs6afr8 ... x8-module/

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Re: Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

#3 Post by pascal_sweden » Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:40 am

Can it do PC3 only? And not PC3L?

SK HYNIX PC3 8G 12800S ram sodimm ddr3 8GB 1600MHz original laptop DDR3 memory support memoria notebook RAM

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Re: Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

#4 Post by RealBlackStuff » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:43 pm

Can't help you with the model, but W520 needs any DDR3-1333 to 1600 (PC3-10600 to 12800) SODIMMs running at 1.5V
The PC3L/DDR3L at 1.35V run too hot, do NOT use those!
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Re: Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

#5 Post by deickos » Sat Dec 28, 2024 5:13 am

RealBlackStuff wrote:
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:43 pm
Can't help you with the model, but W520 needs any DDR3-1333 to 1600 (PC3-10600 to 12800) SODIMMs running at 1.5V
The PC3L/DDR3L at 1.35V run too hot, do NOT use those!
i have installed 12800 1.35v 8g in a t420 and do not seem to run hot so far
T500 - T9600, 8g ram, 1680x1050
T420 - 2450M, 16g ram, 1366x768
X61t - L7500, 4g ram, 1024x768
W520 - 2760QM, 16g ram, 1920x1080
X201 - 560M, 8g ram, 1280x800

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