topic Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade in PCs & Accessories

VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Phil772 — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:15:33 GMT

Hi,
What is the maximum memory upgrade for the A297XP laptop?

I've read it goes to 1024 MB maximum in some places and others suggest 2048 MB.

Which is correct?

Thanks
Phil

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Titane — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:29:44 GMT

Hello,

Have a look HERE

it says:
Memory Speed (MHz): 333
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM PC2700
Max. Memory (MB): 1024
Memory Size (MB): 512

Titane

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

robpaxton — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:33:02 GMT

Have a look HERE

It says 2048MB

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:36:33 GMT

LOL thats VERY confusing - for me nevermind Phill

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Phil772 — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:09:06 GMT

So you see my problem!

Crucial sell 1GB modules too and seem to think its 2048 max.

Hmmmm

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:11:31 GMT

Crucial seem to know what they're doing.
Anyway why would you require 2GB? 3D work? Huge videos to edit?

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

robpaxton — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:13:39 GMT

I think it's 2048MB. If Crucial say it's 2048MB and it doesn't work then you can return the memory to them under their warranty.

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:19:36 GMT

Yeah they're usually very helpful.

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Phil772 — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:26:08 GMT

I'll just go for the extra 512 for now anyway... good to clarify for possible future upgrades though!
Thanks

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

robpaxton — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:37:39 GMT

The 512s are better VFM at the moment. I'd personally give the 1GB chips a miss till the price drops a bit - unless I absolutely needed them.

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 19:17:41 GMT

1GB sticks are FAR too expensive at the moment.
1GB of RAM total is good enough

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Titane — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 12:15:40 GMT

Hello,

After some investigation, I can give you an explanation:

you can technically use the 1GB to reach 2GB but SONY don't sell those. And if you use non Sony memory module, you are loosign your guarantee... therefore, max is 1024.

Titane

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

tellingd — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 12:22:59 GMT

Bit sneaky :smileyrolling_eyes:

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

robpaxton — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 13:03:17 GMT

you can technically use the 1GB  to reach 2GB but SONY don't sell those.

I can barely imagine the price Sony would charge if they did sell 1GB memory cards - it would run into thousands of GBP no doubt

The solution of course is to remove any third party cards before making any warranty claim.

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 15:18:04 GMT

£1,000 for 1GB please

* me raises his middle finger to Sony

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

Titane — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 16:17:11 GMT

Kee-Lo... be nice to SONY... don't show us your finger...:smileycry: Did you forget your good resolutions for 2005???:smileygrin:

Re: VGN-A297XP Memory Upgrade

kee-lo_ — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 19:10:45 GMT

Awwwe sorry Anne, I am no naughty.
I must remember that resolution not to be nasty to Sony.....