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    Extra memory for Sony VAIO -- cl3 or cl2

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sophie, Feb 16, 2005.

  1. Sophie

    Sophie Notebook Guru

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    Hi,
    I have a Sony VAIO pcg- fx802,which came with 256 memory included. I want to add another 256, and have narrowed my choice down to two suppliers. The memory modules are exactly the same, except the cheaper one is cl3, and the more expensive cl2. I've done a little research into this and think I understand the differences. Am I right in thinking that (if it has two 256 modules) the computer will only work to the slowest of the two speeds? In which case, it's obviously not worth my paying the extra £10 for the cl2, if my computer already has cl3. How do I find out what speed my existing (preinstalled) module is?
    please bear in mind that (although I think my above question is rather technically impressive!!) I'm not totally computer literate!
    Thanks for your help in advance,
     
    Sophie, Feb 16, 2005
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    cl refers to latency, not exactly speed. just a correction in terminology.
    yes the computer will assume the larger latency, ie 3 in you case, that's if that's what is already installed in your machine. what u would want to do is to find the model number of your preinstalled module and google it to get specs. the model number should be on the sticker on the module, or you would want to use a software that can dig the model number for you. I know of this software, hope it works for u: http://cpu.rightmark.org/products/rmma.shtml
    this software is supposed to also return the timings ie latency (cl)
     
    qwester, Feb 18, 2005
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  3. Sophie

    Sophie Notebook Guru

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    Many thanks that was very helpful![ :)]
     
    Sophie, Feb 25, 2005
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