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Hi guys I have a toshiba satellite c660-1EL that I am currently running ubuntu in, and I want to do an upgrade for a ram but I dont know which ram sticks I should buy. I want to know do all toshiba satellite c660 models share the same types of ram sticks? Will it hurt if I took CL9 or CL11. Also I would like it if someone can help pick the best ram sticks from this online store. Thanks!!!.
Here are my specs for ram compatibe to my system.
Specifications:

  • 4GB DDR3 PC3-10600 1333Mhz

  • Non-ECC

  • Unregistered

  • CL9

  • 204 Pin

1)http://www.techhypermart.com/team-elite-so-dimm-ddr3-1600-8gb-ram.html
2)http://www.techhypermart.com/corsair-vengeance-cmsx4gx3m1a1600c9.html
3)http://www.techhypermart.com/kingston-valueram-notebook-kvr16s11s8-4.html
4)http://www.techhypermart.com/kingston-kvr1333d3s9-8g-notebook-valueram.html
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Quick, practical plan for :

Use a matched 2×4GB kit (two identical SODIMMs) so the laptop can run in dual‑channel and reach the C660’s 8GB limit. The C660 family is a DDR3 SO‑DIMM design and the official docs / vendor compatibility checks show an 8GB maximum (two slots), so a pair of 4GB sticks is the safest upgrade route. (manualslib.com)

About CL9 vs CL11 and 1600MHz parts:
Mixing different latencies or speeds works only “by compromise” — the system will usually run all modules at the slowest common speed/timings, and mismatches increase the chance of instability. A DDR3‑1600 stick will usually work but will be forced to the system’s supported speed (so it typically behaves like a 1333MHz stick on this platform). For reliability and best performance, buy a single matched kit (same brand/part number, same CL and voltage). (help.corsair.com)

Picking parts and OS note:
Choose reputable, laptop‑tested SODIMM kits (Kingston/Crucial/Samsung) labeled for notebooks and 1.5V DDR3. Look specifically for a 2×4GB (or a single 4GB if you want to add one identical later) kit advertised for your machine family. If you plan to use the full 8GB, confirm your Ubuntu is 64‑bit (or a PAE kernel is used on older 32‑bit installs) — check uname -m or getconf LONG_BIT. Otherwise a 32‑bit kernel may not make full use of >4GB. (crucial.com)

Install & verify:
Power down, remove battery, open the RAM cover (follow the C660 disassembly guide), fit the modules firmly, boot into BIOS to confirm capacity, then run a memory checker (bootable MemTest86) for several passes. If errors appear, test one stick at a time and try different slots to isolate a bad module or slot. (ifixit.com)

Summary: avoid mixing speeds/CLs, prefer a matched 2×4GB DDR3 SODIMM kit rated for 1333MHz (non‑ECC, unbuffered), verify your OS can address 8GB, and validate the install with MemTest86.

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