topic Re: RAM VA1 in PCs & Accessories

RAM VA1

Rich77 — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:05:38 GMT

Doe's anyone know if there is an memory upgrade for my VGC-VA1?

On the web it looks like you can take the computer up to 2GB of RAM.

Re: RAM VA1

Resonate — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:51:19 GMT

Hi Rich77,

Out of interest were did you find this info on the Web Usually i don't agree with going over the Manufacturers Specs as you can't be to sure if your Motherboard could take a good toasting.
The only exception i make when Upgrading RAM is CRUCIAL.COM. As they have a Very good Reputation & are very good at topping the Manufacturers Specs & still being safe to Use. On the Crucial Site i came back with the Suggestion they can only Upgrade to 1024MB which is Standard so Crucial really can only replace the Existing RAM here take a look

Re: RAM VA1

Rich77 — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:15:03 GMT

I got this info from www.sony.co.uk when i first got the computer. unfortunutly the VA1 is not on the site now.

Re: RAM VA1

Thalamus. — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:18:58 GMT

Hi Rich77,

According to the Specs for the VA1, you are unable to upgrade the RAM on this model..

This is very strangeOrca state that you can upgrade to 2gb but Crucial do not appear to list your VA1 on there site..

Re: RAM VA1

Blencogo — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:40:09 GMT

I find this a bit confusing !!

I find conflicting information with Google. Some sites say you have 2 slots and some say 4. Some say 1024MB max and others say it is upgradable to 2048MB.

Re: RAM VA1

Resonate — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:47:14 GMT

I got the same thing maybe it would be a good idea to scan your system Rich77 with the Crucial Scanner & see what the feed back is SCANNER

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Hi Rich77

I've currently got an enquiry with CRUCIAL MEMORY regarding memory upgrade for the VGC VA1
I've sent them a report generated from CPUZ, a system query program they recommended and I'm awaiting a reply.

As soon as I get an answer, I'll post it here.

TD4

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:09:13 GMT

Rich77

I've now received a reply from CRUCIAL. It seems as though the RAM can be upgraded. Please see a copy of the reply below.......Hope this helps

TD4

Hello Mr xxxxx,

Thank you for your enquiry. You will need an DDR2 upgrade for your
system, all of the modules listed below are compatible with your system.

We currently have the following PC2-4200 (533MHz) Unbuffered, NonECC
DDR-II DIMM modules available:

Density - Part Number â€“ Timing

256MB - CT3264AA53E â€“ CL= 4
512MB - CT6464AA53E - CL= 4
1GB - CT12864AA53E - CL= 4

512MB (256MBx2) - CT2KIT3264AA53E - CL=4
1GB (2 x 512MB) - CT2KIT6464AA53E - CL=4
2GB (1GBx2) - CT2KIT12864AA53E - CL=4

These modules are not compatible with motherboards that use the
standard DDR (DDR-I) modules.

To check pricing or to place an order please enter the CT part number
in the Product Search bar located at the left side of our web site home
page (http://www.crucial.com/uk) or call us on 0800 013 0330. All
prices listed are only valid for one working day.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us
(for a faster response please reply directly to this email).

Kind regards,

Claire Jenkins
Customer Sales & Support Agent
Tel:+44 (0135) 5586100
Fax:+44 (0)1355 586 101
mailto:crucialeusupport@micron.com

Crucial Technology -- The Memory Experts(SM)
http://www.crucial.com/uk

Re: RAM VA1

Hydraxxx — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:34:17 GMT

Im a little lost. To sum the reply up you can add RAM, but only the one's you mentioned?? How many free slots does VA1 have?

Thanks for finding out TD

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:32:36 GMT

There are only two memory slots, so I'm assuming that one can replace the two 512MB Modules with two 1 gig Modules.

TD4

Re: RAM VA1

Resonate — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:41:20 GMT

There are only two memory slots, so I'm assuming that one can replace the two 512MB Modules with two 1 gig Modules.

TD4

Slot A one component so you can have a 512 Module, 1GIG Module or a 2GIG Module
Slot B one component so you can have a 512 Module, 1GIG Module or a 2GIG Module

It is just knowing the limits of your motherboard if you put 2GIG in each Slot you total 4GIG
This would just blow your system surly, Looking at the Reply from crucial your Motherboard is not DDR-II Dimm Complant. They say you can Upgrade to 2GIG on your motherboard with there non DDR-II Modules 2GB CT2KIT12864AA53E - CL=4
This would put you with 1GIG in each slot Not bad if there right

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:18:35 GMT

Rich77

Just as a follow up.

FYI I've upgraded the RAM in my VGC VA1 to 2Gb using Crucial Memorys recommended RAM as detailed in their email to me (see copy of email in my earlier post).

:smileygrin: 3 days and no problems, so I think it's safe to say that RAM from Crucial or similar spec can be used to upgrade the memory to 2 Gb.

Hope this helps

TD4

Re: RAM VA1

Rich77 — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:51:18 GMT

Thanks TD4 that is a help, i will look in to upgadeinng my VA1.

Hows your systum are you runing XP OR VISTA?

Re: RAM VA1

nelo36 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:43:07 GMT

have got a v1 and only has 2 slots for 2x 512mb only pc2700 best bet not too fast for the board stripped mine out last week to install more ram quite easy when u know where all the screws are regards
lee

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:51:10 GMT

Rich77

Running XP at the moment. Will upgrade to Vista when Sony release drivers.

TD4

Re: RAM VA1

Rich77 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:31:02 GMT

TD4

Is your VA1 running fine after you upgraded the ram, Thanks,

Re: RAM VA1

TD4 — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:14:19 GMT

Rich77

Almost 2 weeks and I've had no problems after the memory upgrade :smileygrin:

TD4

Re: RAM VA1

Joliraja — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:53:49 GMT

Hi Rich77,

I have ordered the same spec RAMS from Crucial (2x1GB), however on installation I get the 'blue screen'. Both sticks work fine independantly, but together there appears a conflict. Did you have to do a BIOS update? Any suggestions from anyone would be helpful.

Thankyou,
Joliraja

Re: RAM VA1

Rich77 — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:05:53 GMT

I finally got my RAM from Kingston. so far so good, no blue screens.

If you are getting a blue screen i woud surgest a BIOS update if it does not fix it i dont think it will do any harm.