I have a slow sony laptop with 128 MB memory. Will buying more memory speed it up ?

Question

Model: SONY VAIO PCG-FX108K
Current Memory 128 mb
WIndows XP

it is really slow. i want to use it as a second computer using microsoft word .... so that my partner can use my desktop without pestering me....

Answer 1

yes prasanna, win xp itself needs 128 mb ram to operate

so basically any addition will be a tremendous boost
> more so, since u'r processor / system is not the fastest

make it 512 mb, which is the max. u'r motherboard will support

make sure u get the right type
SDRAM SODIMM, 100MHz PC100

256 mb x 2 modules
http://www.laptopmemoryupgrade.com/notebookram.asp?it=360sodimm-077&MnfId=77&MdlId=34493
or
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=846&Nav=|c:150|c:552|&Sort=3&Recs=10

Answer 2

128Mb of memory is just barely enough to open Windows XP, which requires 124 mb. It wouldn't be enough to get word to work. Although laptop memory is a bit pricy, you should add at least another 128 mb, which will give Windows some operating room and let you run Word.

Check the specs on the Sony VAIO to see what kind of memory it takes:
http://www.memory-configurator.com/SONY/VAIO/VAIO-PCG-FX108K.html

Answer 3

Well the problem with laptops is that memory for them is expensive. Your best bet would be to wipe the system clean (wipe everything off the hard drive). If that's not good enough then you can try to install more memory. If you're just going to use it for Word 128 SHOULD be ok.

Answer 4

It should make it perform better if you increase the available RAM, it should be able to handle bigger files then.
Also do a scan for viruses and spy-ware. I wont recommend a program as it's a personal thing, use what's best for you, better still do some research before you install anything.
I think it's just a case of opening a door on the bottom and plugging it in as long, as you have the right type and it's compatible.

Answer 5

Yes, it's bound to help. 128 is just about the minimum possible. Try taking your laptop on line to www.crucial.com for a free run-down on your machine and recommendations specifically for your setup.

You may also want to remove any programs you don't want, and download & run Ccleaner (crap cleaner - free) to shift a lot of dross, as well as run Disk cleanup & defrag (in All Programs - Accessories - System Tools)

By the way, if you don't already have MS Office on your laptop, try downloading Open Office, almost identical to the MS offering and free, as well as being less resource-hungry.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

yes you can add more 128 mb but try taking the smaller one out and put a larger one in if you leave the smaller one in that will always be the master always use the same size memory when installing two memory's

Answer 7

yes 128mb is probably the minimum memory you could be using if you are using XP. would suggest upgrading to at least 512mb preffereably 1Gb. Get as much as you can afford.

If you want to know what memory you need go to http://www.crucial.com This has a system scan that will tell you how much memory the pc can handle and what type.

Answer 8

If you only have 128 MB memory will definetly speed it up get 512 MB

Answer 9

If it has a domicile windows xp decal that's somewhat worth already somewhat worth $a hundred and fifty of the 200. a larger no longer uncomplicated force is in basic terms 40 greater desirable from Newegg and greater desirable memory is like one greater 20. i could get it for a student, yet no longer for paintings.

Answer 10

Yes, you should notice a significant performance boost by adding more RAM. It is the easiest/cheapest way to upgrade your computer.

Adding at least a 128mb stick should be sufficient to use microsoft word.