Topic: updating RAM query

[ellaguru]

here's the specs on my 4 yr old system:

http://tinyurl.com/6emol4

from that i assume that i can only max out @ 2gig of ram....it says theres 4 slots for ram...do i need to use all 4 or can i just use 1 or 2 of them and leave the others open?

sorry such a dumbass, but i really dont know what to do!

happy turkey day

chris

[Sebastian]

Usually you can just use any number of the slots. However, some mainboards have limitations. I once had one that needed two slots to have the same size memory, e.g. slot 1: 1GB, slot 2: 1GB, slot3: 2GB worked and slot1: 1GB, slot2: 2GB, slot3: 1 GB didn't.

So it's always best to check the handbook that came with your computer. Anyway, you can try installing more than the 2 GB (maybe borrow some RAM from a friend to test it before purchasing your own). I have seen systems that will take as much RAM as you install, even when the specs say they have a 2 GB limit.

[fleish]

I also find crucial's website to be a great source of information. Here's a link for this particular model: http://crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO%20VGC-RA710G