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possible memory upgrade to a sony vaio
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AfterDawn Addict
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9. June 2006 @ 15:50 |
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hey guys, i have a sony vaio pcg-k23 with the stock graphics (64mb) and memory cards (512 mb). i am looking to upgrade them to gain some better performance out of my laptop. i would like to have something around a 1gb memory card but i do not know which on will work with my laptop, refering to the number of pins that card needs ect. also i know absolutly nothing about graphics card so i am open to suggestions on this topic. i only want to pay around 100-150 dollars for the graphics card.
thanks in advance guys
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10. June 2006 @ 07:47 |
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Well if you can add RAM then go with this one. You should check if there is a RAM slot available.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820155106
As for upgrading your graphics card on your laptop, I think you are stuck with the one it came with. Unless you are really experienced with laptops, then go for it. The Radeon mobility 9800 is the best one out there, I think. I think you should just upgrade the memory since laptops aren't really meant for gaming unless you have an expensive modeled one.
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. June 2006 @ 17:23 |
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deffinitly not very experierenced with laptops or computer tech for that matter. kind of just wanted to upgrade the video because i occasionally watch dvds on the comp when all of the other tvs are being used so i would enjoy the better graphics.
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. June 2006 @ 12:42 |
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ok, i pulled off the cover of the laptop to expose the memory cards and it is using dual 256's. 256MB,DDR,266,CL2. they are also PC2100. so that brings me to the questions of since they are PC2100 do i have to other memory sticks that are PC2100's or can i upgrade to something like a PC2700 or 3200? also do they have to be 266 or can i also upgrade that to like a 333 or something a little bit higher? looking to buy a couple of 512s here in the next day or so information on this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance guys.
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ddp
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12. June 2006 @ 15:18 |
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are they long or short in length?
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. June 2006 @ 16:04 |
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they (the ones i currently have) have the short section then the little gap and a longer section. they are just like the one in the weblink in this topic.
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. June 2006 @ 16:10 |
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main question was would something like a PC2700 or PC3200 series work. also would memory that is running at 333 mhz instead of 266 work?
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ddp
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12. June 2006 @ 16:26 |
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the pc2700 or 3200 should work but only at 266
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. June 2006 @ 16:30 |
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will the laptop be even faster if i do use memory that is higher than pc2100 or does that have nothing to do with speed? also, when i do replace them, i should be able to just pop the origonal two out and pop the new two in and turn the laptop on with no problem, correct?
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ddp
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12. June 2006 @ 16:46 |
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if the board is designed to run only at 266 speed than newer ram that is faster will still be at 266 speed. should be just plug & play.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 12. June 2006 @ 16:46
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12. June 2006 @ 16:55 |
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so i will be safe buying something that isnt at 266MHz? if i buy two sticks that are lets say 400MHz, they will still work in the laptop but there is the chance that they laptop will default to the 266Mhz? because if 400Mhz will still work i will probably purchase them that way if the laptop will work with them it will be nicer.
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ddp
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12. June 2006 @ 17:00 |
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i think you should be alright but not certain as depends on motherboard & ram liking each other.
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12. June 2006 @ 17:08 |
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how would i go about finding what kind of MOBO i have to make sure they would work with eachother?
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