Ram Upgrade

[Tom M.]

I am doing a ram upgrade on a Sony Computer. When entering model # a ram
website calls for PC66 ram. Can I also use PC100 ram if the pin
configuration is the same?

Thanks, Tom

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Depends on the specific motherboard. Many will accepted mixed RAM
types/speeds, but will run at the lower speed. Consult your manual or
Sony's web sites for the information concerning your specific
motherboard.

Bruce Chambers

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"Tom M." > wrote in message
.. .
> I am doing a ram upgrade on a Sony Computer. When entering model # a
> ram
> website calls for PC66 ram. Can I also use PC100 ram if the pin
> configuration is the same?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
>

[Ron Martell]

"Tom M." > wrote:

>I am doing a ram upgrade on a Sony Computer. When entering model # a ram
>website calls for PC66 ram. Can I also use PC100 ram if the pin
>configuration is the same?
>
> Thanks, Tom
>

I suggest you go to www.crucial.com and check out their recommendations
for your specific model and that you purchase it from them.

Crucial has an excellent reputation for quality product and for
compatibiliy.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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[C.Joseph Drayton]

Hi Tom,

XP can be extremely finicky about RAM. Also some laptops for example
will not run properly with non-spec RAM.

This is a problem in the laptop arena since the slower RAM can actually
cost more than the newer faster RAM.

I would suggest that you stick with; Crucial, Kingston, PNY. They will
cost more but it is worth the peace of mind.

To be honest, I haven't owned a desktop for years so I don't know if the
same rules apply.

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C.Joseph

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Tom M. wrote:
> I am doing a ram upgrade on a Sony Computer. When entering model # a ram
> website calls for PC66 ram. Can I also use PC100 ram if the pin
> configuration is the same?
>
> Thanks, Tom

[baker]

Ron, I don't know about a Sony but if you use a faster chip it will run
but only at the lower sppeed. In your case 66 instead of 100. I would
contact Sony for the proper answer. They can tell you if you can use
that chip.