RAM VA1

[Rich77]

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.

[Resonate]

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

[Rich77]

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

[Thalamus.]

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..

[Blencogo]

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.

[Resonate]

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

[TD4]

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

[TD4]

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 – Timing

256MB - CT3264AA53E – 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

[Hydraxxx]

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

[TD4]

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

TD4