How much RAM does the IBM ThinkPad R500 support?

The ThinkPad R500 supports up to 8GB of memory across 2 slot(s), up to 4GB per slot.

What type of memory does the ThinkPad R500 use?

It uses DDR3 SODIMM memory modules.

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System specifications for IBM ThinkPad R500

Specifications reported for the IBM ThinkPad R500.

Memory type: DDR3
Form factor: SODIMM
Memory slots: 2
Maximum memory: 8GB
Max per slot: 4GB
Rated speed: 1066 MT/s
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz) Processor

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Faster modules automatically run at your system's maximum supported speed.
Maximum capacity per slot is inferred from total capacity ÷ number of slots.

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System specifications for IBM ThinkPad R500

Specifications reported for the IBM ThinkPad R500.

Memory type: DDR3
Form factor: SODIMM
Memory slots: 2
Maximum memory: 8GB
Max per slot: 4GB
Rated speed: 1066 MT/s
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz) Processor

Good to know

Faster modules automatically run at your system's maximum supported speed.
Maximum capacity per slot is inferred from total capacity ÷ number of slots.

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System specifications for IBM ThinkPad R500

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