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    can I upgrade the memory to DDR3 Sony VAIO FW290NEB ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chaosengines, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. chaosengines

    chaosengines Newbie

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    I have just ordered a Sony VAIO FW290NEB with 2 x 1 GB DD2 SDRAM.

    The main board is Mobile Intel GM45 Express 1066Mhz.
    The other specs are at:
    http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1578847#TS


    I was planning to upgrade it with this DDR3 memory from Newegg:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148191

    But the Curicial site says this laptop is compatible with DDR2

    http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO VGN-FW290NEB

    Although intel`s page says this motherboard can support DDR3. I am confused. Do you think I can upgrade to DDR3 ?

    Also it seems DDR3 is 1.5V while DDR2 is 1.8V. If it is not compatible, would it burn the motherboard ?


    Thanks,
    Mert
     
    chaosengines, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Although Intel specs say that the GM45 chipset does support DDR3, that specific model does not according to Sony specs.

    Either way, there would be little to no advantage to upgrade to DDR3.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 22, 2009
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  4. chaosengines

    chaosengines Newbie

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    Thanks a lot for the info guys. I will go with DDR2 800 then.

    Cheers,
     
    chaosengines, Mar 22, 2009
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