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    VGN-CR220E Memory Upgrade, Ram Timing Quesiton.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by aguer, Oct 14, 2008.

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    I want to max out the ram on my notebook to 4GB, but I've got a question regarding ram timings.

    I assume that Sony, along with most of the other OEMs ship their notebooks with PC5300 ram thats set at the somewhat a relaxed 5.5.5.15.

    Would I run into any issues if I bought after-market ram that ran at 4.4.4.12, as opposed to the more relaxed timing?

    4GB of CAS4 ram costs about $20 more than 4GB of CAS5 ram, so the price difference is negligible, and there's probably a slight performance benefit, but does CAS4 PC5300 generate more heat than CAS5 PC5300? Am I likely to run into any stability, heat, or other unforseen issues if I order the faster ram?

    Any opinions from people who have upgraded one of these notebooks?[LEFT[/LEFT]
     
    aguer, Oct 14, 2008
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