Memory extension on Satellite P500-1J0

Hi,
I have got Satellite P500 1J0. It has 4GB RAM. According to manual it can be extended up to 8 GB.
What memory modules exactly to buy (brand, specs..etc)?
Thanks
Tomas

You are right. This P500 can be upgraded up to 8GB RAM. You can use two 4GB modules with part number PA3677U-1M4G. Please check this number.
I strongly recommend you to buy high quality modules. One of the best modules are Kingston modules. For compatible Kingston modules visit this page.

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SYSTEM INFO: OS WINDOWS 7 64bit
Date 2010/01/03 01:14:58
[PC Information]
Model Name SATELLITE P500 12D
Part Number PSPG8E-01D007EN
Serial Number x
OS Version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7600
BIOS Version V2.50
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P7450 @ 2.13GHz
Physical Memory 4096MB RAM
Hard Disk Capacity 749,744,054,272 [Byte] 698.254 [GB]
Hard Disk Free Space Capacity 644,687,319,040 [Byte] 600.412 [GB]
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Screen Resolution 1680 x 945 Pixels
Color Quality True Color (32 Bit)
Sound NVIDIA High Definition Audio version=1.0.0.59
NVIDIA High Definition Audio version=1.0.0.59
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NVIDIA High Definition Audio version=1.0.0.59
Conexant Pebble High Definition SmartAudio version=4.98.6.63
Network Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller version=1.0.0.17
MAC Address=00:26:9E:90:F3:E7
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IDE Device TOSHIBA MK5055GSX
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Counter question: Why you want to use other display drivers? Are you not satisfied with the Toshiba drivers or can you notice any problems in Windows?
Theoretically its possible to use the drivers from nVidia directly but dont forget that they are not pretested on your notebook. Your graphic card could be overheating and so you will loose the warranty.
Satellite P500 is pretty new so I assume Toshiba will update the display driver in next time too. Just have a look on the page from time to time. ;)

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SYSTEM INFO: OS WIN7 64bit
Date 2010/01/03 01:14:58
[PC Information]
Model Name SATELLITE P500 12D
Part Number PSPG8E-01D007EN
Serial Number x
OS Version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.7600
BIOS Version V2.50
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Physical Memory 4096MB RAM
Hard Disk Capacity 749,744,054,272 [Byte] 698.254 [GB]
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Conexant Pebble High Definition SmartAudio version=4.98.6.63
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Windows Hotfix "KB975467"
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Hi
May I ask you if you have checked the system requirements of Civilization 4 firstly? Before you try to play a game you should check the system requirments. Is the notebook fast enough and very important: Is the graphic card compatible with this game?
Check this!!!
If you can fulfill the system requirements you should make sure that the latest display driver from Toshiba is installed. Dont use the driver from nVidia directly, it doesnt have an overheat protection.
And have you installed the latest DirectX version?

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Please, could anyone kindly look into this problem for me.
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Thanks Again!

Hi
You have already replaced the common parts like HDD and memory.
This was my first idea the memory or HDD could be affected but if you are sure that new parts are ok, then the issue could be related to motherboard.
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Sine few days I have Satellite P500 too. I have to say its a very great notebook, I love it. The screen is really good and big and in my opinion the best option for games, videos and all other multimedia stuff. Furthermore its equipped with fast CPU and graphic card, ideal for playing games.
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Hello
I have the same machine and use it daily. To be honest I agree with you: it is not the fastest machine but solid multimedia notebook. Few months ago Ive decided to tune it up.
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Hi
The forum already contains such threads where notebooks freezes after 5 or 10 minutes of gaming. Did you read them?
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Levente

Hello
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