? computer memory

Bodley

I'm trying to figure out what kind of memory I need for a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ30CGP purchased late 2003. It has P4HT 3.0 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM (I believe PC3200 400MHz).

How do I know if this is the type RAM I have without cracking the box? Anyway to know if all the slots are already full without cracking the box? And to you still need to add two of the same cards at a time when upgrading?

mr peas

go to Crucial.com they offer memory for most computers. you can use their site to simply find out what memory your computer uses.

StevenV

http://www.crucial.com/

Bodley

Thanks Guys - guess ya'll recommend crucial.

Any ideas on expected improvements going from 1gb to 2gb's?

Andy

Crucial is excellent. So is Mushkin. I use both.

mr peas

Bodley wrote:

Thanks Guys - guess ya'll recommend crucial.

Any ideas on expected improvements going from 1gb to 2gb's?

youll notice a big diff when you open programs like photoshop and viewing images. it renders much quicker. but overall websurfing, probably not.

Bodley

mr peas wrote:

youll notice a big diff when you open programs like photoshop and viewing images. it renders much quicker. but overall websurfing, probably not.

Photoshop is where I need the speed - Too much delay opening files from bridge to CS2

pathfinder

Crucial.com will tell you what kind of memory you need, and how much you can install when maxed out.

2Gb is better for PSCS2; it can use more, if your computer has slots for it.

Bodley

pathfinder wrote:

Crucial.com will tell you what kind of memory you need, and how much you can install when maxed out.

2Gb is better for PSCS2; it can use more, if your computer has slots for it.

Crucial was much more help than Sony. 2GB is the max for my machine - ordered and should be here Friday.

I'm feeling the computer bug again but guess I'll hold off until the warranty expires

Bodley

FYI - Installed the additional 1 Gb mem in my system today. Much better

Bob Bell

I guess I am probably late, but I use Mushkin in each machine. 2-2-2 timings if possible. Have used them since 97 I think without problems.