topic Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP in PCs & Accessories

I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Mon, 02 May 2005 18:11:37 GMT

I've got some memory from a friend with a bust laptop, problem is I open up the covers on the back and all are full. Are the other slots behind the keyboard and if so how do I access them?

Or is it a case of replacing both DIMM's with 2X512 sticks?

Thanks guys.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Mon, 02 May 2005 18:18:41 GMT

There are only two memory slots in your VAIO.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Mon, 02 May 2005 18:38:23 GMT

That's a shame - never mind, looks like I'll have to buy 2 x 512 sticks.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Mon, 02 May 2005 18:53:32 GMT

Yes, you are right. Because the question is, what do you do with the old RAM?

BTW: you wouldn't lose the warranty if not use the Sony RAM.
Because your VAIO has never seen this over-priced RAM.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Tue, 03 May 2005 16:58:13 GMT

Ok so what speed RAM do I need, is it 333, 400 etc.

Not much of a computer boff myself so not to sure which to go for.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Tue, 03 May 2005 17:13:29 GMT

Mmmh, check what for a sort of RAM is installed in your VAIO.

Use Everest Home Edition for that.

Start Everest and click Motherboard > SPD. There you can see all important data which you need for selecting the RAM which you want.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Tue, 03 May 2005 17:42:12 GMT

Thanks mate, will do.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Tue, 03 May 2005 18:33:37 GMT

no problem:smileycool:

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Wed, 04 May 2005 15:40:47 GMT

OK I've used the program and it says my RAM runs at 133mhz and the CPU uses a x21 multiplier. Surely my RAM should run quicker than this?

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Wed, 04 May 2005 20:44:28 GMT

Hehehe, LOL, nope

133Mhz is correct. But it's DDR Ram, which means double data rate.

For example :

SDR Ram = 133MHz
DDR Ram = 133MHz x 2 = 266MHz

And the same with the CPU.

I have a Pentium4(Northwood) in my VAIO.
The real FSB is 133MHz. But Intel use Quadpump technology which means 133 x 4 ~ 533MHz Frontsizebus (FSB)

533Mhz x 20 (multiplier) ~ 2666MHz.

You know what I mean?

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

milano_chris — Thu, 05 May 2005 13:00:46 GMT

Yeah sure, I'm just no so up to date with current technology.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

seb21__ — Thu, 05 May 2005 13:12:04 GMT

Yeah sure, I'm just no so up to date with current technology.

LOL, same here. I read my last PC magazine for approx 2 years ago.
So, please don't ask me which is the newest graphic card and so one.[:">]

Things like these are not important for me.
If you look at the current CPUs from Intel, then you can see the ignorance of Intel. More power through more GHz. The old Centrino (Palimo) was a good start in the future, but they leave the rules again and go back to the old stupid philosophy.

Re: I want to upgrade my RAM in my PCG-195HP

kee-lo_ — Thu, 05 May 2005 15:08:17 GMT

I have a quick skim of PC mags in the shop LOL