I'm trying to buy 1 GB of Ram for my Sony Vaio compter, and I need to know what stats I need to know about my computer so that I can make an educated buy. Please help
2006-11-11 05:22:19 · 9 answers · asked by ayla_2114 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You need to know the RAM type, speed and the maximum memory that each memory slot supports.
http://www.crucial.com
or
http://www.memoryx.com
are some sites that offers memory according to the model number. Open any one of the above site and enter the exact model number to find the memory types compatible for the computer.
Else, download the SIW.exe from the following URLs. No need to install it, just double click to know every information of your computer.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/SIW.shtml
or
http://www.download.com/SIW/3000-2086_4-10569778.html
Click motherboard and click memory for the memory specifications.
2006-11-11 06:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Shadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would need to know what model of viao you have, since the ram will be RIMM(A RIMM is a form of memory connection much like a SIMM or DIMM. RIMMs are physically different from the others and cannot be used on a BX chipset motherboard. RIMM stands for Rambus Inline Memory Module. RDRAM comes in RIMMs.)
they are very easy to install remove a screw from the bottom of the laptop, and snap the new ram in.
2006-11-11 05:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to know what ram your computer can use because there are different types like DDR or DDR2 and the newest one that will come out is the DDR3. watch out because if you put in hte wrong one.. it will kill you computer...
also it depends how much RAM your motherboard can support like some can only support 2GB or 4GB.
2006-11-11 05:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know what type of RAM your motherboard is compatible with. Then go and buy that type of RAM
2006-11-11 05:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
while purchasing the computer, the manual also come with it....in the manual.....it shows and describes which cpu and how much upto MHzu can iit supportsin the motherboard and which type of RAM.through the manual u will get the solution tht u want.
2006-11-11 20:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by shrestha_bik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can print the computer detail from the Sony website and take it to the shop and ask for help. I think it is easy for you.
2006-11-11 08:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by adamas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know what type of ram you need there are different types
2006-11-11 05:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Wootmasta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check your motherboard how much ram it supports and which kind of ram it supports
2006-11-11 05:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Learning_Computer25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know what type of RAM your laptop takes, how much it can take, how much it already has if you are adding to it and how it takes it.
Try http://www.crucial.com they have a nifty diagnosis tool which can work all these out for you.
2006-11-11 05:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋