cyrax01
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Upgrading memory from 512 mb ddr to 1 gb ddr
Hi, I recently bought a memory upgrade from simpletech at sam's club that reads like this on the front- 1GB PC 3200 DDR 400 compatible with ddr 2700 and ddr2100, And I bought it for a Sony Vaio PCV-RX660 wich has 512 MB PC 2100 DDR. I figured that it would work for it but when I go to the simpletech website to see what memory upgrades work for my computer it doesn't list what I got as an option. It actually only lists 512 MB sticks. So before I rip open the package I would like to know if it can be used on my computer or not, And if it can do I have to remove the 512 mb or can I use both together in a certain order in the slots ?
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Ok, so does any 512 MB DDR stick work or do I have to match it to the one currently installed ?
I would suggest matching it as close as possible. I have seen 2 sticks of ram with different spoecs work fine with each other and i have seen it cause all sorts of issues.
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Do you suggest I just replace the one installed and get two completely new ones if I can't find one close enough to it ?
if you cant get one close to the same speed and timings then yes., it will most likly save you a headache in the longrun
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Thanks for all your help!!!!
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