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    Will this 2Gb stick work in my Sz4?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by harbars, May 6, 2007.

  1. harbars

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    I'm not sure whether or not it will but, it will be cheaper if you just get 2 1GB sticks. SZ ram limit is 2GB, so there's really no point in spending more on one sitck.
     
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    Yes, but if your goal is 3GB (2GB + 1GB) of memory, you can get it cheaper than the equivalent of about $700US. Check eBay.

    If your goal is 2GB in total, go with 2 matched sticks. Better performance.
     
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    thanks - I am after 3Gb - the SZ4 has 2x1Gb OOTB - i will look around for a better price!!
     
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    3GB is the max
     
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    Quite incorrect.
     
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    Right - it's a CoreDuo machine, correct? It wouldn't recognize the 2 Gb module. If you have 2 x 1 Gb now, you are probably topped out.

    For those looking for a 667 2 Gb SODIMM, there are cheaper sources than Dell.
     
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    Do a search here - it is possible and it does work. I should know as I've had the configuration for close to a year.
     
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    2 very different types of memory are in question here.

    wuruoyu: you are talking about Sony's Memory Sticks, which are flash memory storage cards. The thread as a whole is talking about system memory.

    And as far as I know, the max for most laptops is 4GB. I do not think that the SZ will be any different.
     
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    Are you absolutely sure the SZ is capable of using more then 2GB of RAM? Sony states this is the maximum.
     
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    co ask! I also interested in upgrade to 4GB. Will xp recognize 4GB?
     
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    Not under 32-bit, no. Max you may get is about 3.5GB. 3GB usable is doable with no issues.
     
    FenderP, May 7, 2007
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