Help Buying Ram for Laptop

Forums › Laptops and mobile computers › Help Buying Ram for Laptop

jackfry

225 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 7

Topic # 31792 30-Mar-2009 21:28

Hey,

Im wanting to upgrade my Laptops current ram of 1gb to either a single 2gb or two 1 gb sticks. My model number is "Sony Vaio VGN-NS15G" Im unsure on all the tech talk so I thought I may aswell ask. Also what would be smarter , two 1 gb sticks or 1 2gb sticks.

Batman

Mad Scientist
19116 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2484

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

Reply # 204329 30-Mar-2009 22:45

i'm using the exact laptop model and i have a 2gb and a 1gb. nothing wasted! hee hee. beware you wont see all the ram you put in though.

Swype on iOS is detrimental to accurate typing. Apologies in advance.

jackfry

225 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 7

Reply # 204330 30-Mar-2009 22:48

Haha serious?? What color?? Did you buy your 2gb ram online??

Batman

Mad Scientist
19116 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2484

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

Reply # 204543 31-Mar-2009 21:39

doesnt matter where you buy - but make sure you buy 200-pin 2gb ddr-800 ram.
check out pricespy.co.nz

Swype on iOS is detrimental to accurate typing. Apologies in advance.

d3Xt3r

626 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 82

Trusted

Subscriber

Reply # 204544 31-Mar-2009 21:44

From a performance point of view (especially if you're into gaming or running memory intensive apps), I'd recommend buying two X GB memory modules (where X = 1,2 etc) so that you can run them in Dual-Channel configuration.

On the other hand, if you're planning to buy another 2GB in the near future, then I'd recommend buying a 2GB rightaway.

jackfry

225 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 7

Reply # 204577 31-Mar-2009 23:27

Yeah im gonna buy just one 2gb ram stick but dunno what type and where to buy from lol

d3Xt3r

626 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 82

Trusted

Subscriber

Reply # 204909 2-Apr-2009 15:11

^ Take a look at this page:

http://pricespy.co.nz/pno_8834.html

jackfry

225 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 7

Reply # 204976 2-Apr-2009 19:20

Should I look for brand named stuff like Corsair and Kingston? Or Doesnt matter? Cause if it doesnt matter I'll buy this: http://www.techmaster.co.nz/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=347 or this http://www.acetech.co.nz/shop/product_info.php?products_id=13776 and if brand name does matter ill get this http://c1com.co.nz/shop/product.php?number=16705

What one should I get? And are they all the same specs?? They are all 200 pin and 800 mhz..

d3Xt3r

626 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 82

Trusted

Subscriber

Reply # 205294 4-Apr-2009 16:10

On an average, Kingston, Crucial and Corsair are quite good. Transend isn't that great. If you're looking for performance, I wouldn't suggest going for any sub-brands with the word "value" in them. From personal experience, I had to get my 'value' modules changed every couple of years. Of course, your mileage might vary, but you can't go wrong with Tier 1 brands such as Kingston and Crucial.