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    Sony VAIO S580 Cheap RAM Upgrades

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ukhan, Dec 1, 2005.

  1. ukhan

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    Hi Guys, I had a few questions on upgrading the RAM for my VAIO S580. I currently have 1 DIMM of 512 RAM DDR2-400 (this is what the websites say, although I havent checked myself). I was thinking of adding another 512 module and was wondering whether
    a) all DDR2-400 RAM is PC3200?

    b) would installing DDR2-533 (PC4200) RAM ruin my computer? If not, would it make it any faster than if I just installed DDR2-400 (PC3200)

    c) the RAM that I have is currently under the keyboard. However there is a RAM expansion slot underneath the laptop a well. Does it make a difference where I install the new DIMM?

    d) does the company I buy the RAM from have to match the one already used in my VAIO S580? or does it not matter?

    e) do you guys know any cheap RAM sites?


    THANKS ALOT
     
    ukhan, Dec 1, 2005
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