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    Vaio memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sergiu, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. Sergiu

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    Hello friends. Im planing to buy a new laptop a vaio, the model is VGN FW 290F (customizable) My question is what kind or ram memory it comes with thinkin´ that i want to upgrade it at 8 GB (It say DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400) but i found 2 kinds of specified RAM First one is 240 pin and the other is 200 pin. Please help me. Thanks BTW this is the 240 pin DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400( http://www.mastermarket.ro/produse/...orie-kingston-8gb-ddr2-kvr800d2d4f5k2-8g.html)
     
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    hey man ive got the vgn fw290 in fact i just posted a question on here about upgrading the processor. but i dont think youre gonna need 8gb of ram the technology isnt out yet to support it. maybe if u wana future proof but ive got 4gb of ram and im fine in that area. just a noobs opinion lol.
     
    DeltaOps7879, Feb 25, 2009
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    By all means go for the 8GB if you can afford it, but I think it's a little overkill for now. What types of applications are you running?

    If the RAM is SDRAM PC2-6400, you'll need the 240 pin. I don't think this type of RAM uses 200 pin.
     
    xenon2k9, Feb 25, 2009
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  4. Sergiu

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    thanks man.. I will run a 64 bit vista.. and could give me your messenger ID i wanna ask you more pls.. :) (for xenon2k9)
     
    Sergiu, Feb 25, 2009
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    Your link does not tell me much. I myself would get 200pin RAM? I mean as that might actually fit? You are talking desktop vs notebook. We also call them SO-DIMM's?
     
    flowerpower, Feb 26, 2009
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