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    This RAM compatible with FW?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by GuanYu, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. GuanYu

    GuanYu Notebook Enthusiast

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    GuanYu, Aug 12, 2008
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Are you running a Santa Rosa system?

    Because if you are running Santa Rosa or Napa you will only use PC5300 (or PC5400 it's sometimes called) running at 667 Mhz... So paying for RAM at 800 Mhz would just be a waste since it would downclock to 667 anyway. :)

    Hope this helps! :D
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 12, 2008
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  3. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    It is, yes. However, if it's an older system (non-Montevina), it will be downclocked to 667MHz, instead of 800MHz.

    You just need to have a 64-bit operating system before you upgrade, otherwise your OS will only "see" 3.25GB or so.
     
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Technically it sees 4 GB after SP1 with a 32 bit OS but it only uses 3-3.5 GB. ;) XD

    I know that's what you probably meant JM but I thought I would clarify nonetheless. :)
     
    shoelace_510, Aug 12, 2008
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  5. GuanYu

    GuanYu Notebook Enthusiast

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    The FW is indeed a Montevina platform laptop, so it looks like I'm good to go then.

    Thanks.
     
    GuanYu, Aug 12, 2008
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  6. Tony

    Tony Nissan ftw!

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    yeah, it does work with the FW
     
    Tony, Aug 12, 2008
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