topic Re: FS115S - Memory in PCs & Accessories

FS115S - Memory

ArchCarrier — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:19:21 GMT

Can anyone confirm the configuration of the memory for the FS115S.

Is it one 512Mb module or two 256Mb modules.

I'm sure I've read it is two 256Mb modules, but this seems to compromise upgrading to 1024Mb by having to buy two 512Mb modules.

I don't want to open the case to check as it would invalidate my guarantee.

Stuart Ferris

Re: FS115S - Memory

seb21__ — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:45:08 GMT

I don't want to open the case to check as it would invalidate my guarantee.

That's wrong. There is a cover at the bottom of you laptop. You mus open this. Look at the manual, there you can see which cover you must open.

Re: FS115S - Memory

rich912 — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:52:04 GMT

Everest Home Edition will identify what modules are installed at present.

Re: FS115S - Memory

Eugenepang — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:16:39 GMT

i dont think it will validate your warranty to upgrade your ram.

Btw your FS115S is

Memory Installed :
Slot 1 : 256 Mb
Slot 2 : 256 Mb

Maximum memory: 1024 MB

Compatible Memory modules: VGP-MM512G

Re: FS115S - Memory

TygerTyger — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 10:29:12 GMT

Opening the case to check your RAM will not invalidate the warranty, provided you do it properly. Buying non-Sony RAM WILL invalidate the warranty, but since Sony RAM is a ripoff that nobody should buy, I'd just keep the old RAM around in case you need to send it in for repair and do a quick switch before it goes.

Re: FS115S - Memory

seb21__ — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:00:34 GMT

Yeah, why not buying Sony RAM? Because there is no Sony RAM in your VAIO.

Re: FS115S - Memory

ArchCarrier — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:52:51 GMT

Well, I wasn't planning on buying Sony RAM as I can get 512Mb modules for £55 quid through Crucial compared to £170 from Sony.

However, it is a bit of a rip off providing 2x256Mb modules rather than 1x512Mb as it really screws up the ability to upgrade to 1024Mb. Not surprising though as it would cost you £340,00 through Sony to buy them. I wonder how much the modules cost Sony?

Stuart

Re: FS115S - Memory

kee-lo_ — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:06:44 GMT

Ouch that really is a big difference.

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TygerTyger — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:10:49 GMT

It's a big difference, I've ranted and raved about it a few times lol. +1 reasons not to buy Sony, frankly. They only have themselves to blame.

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kee-lo_ — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:14:42 GMT

It's terrible really, nearly £115 profit! It's definately an antitrust case if you ask me.

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Eugenepang — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:02:42 GMT

Well, I wasn't planning on buying Sony RAM as I can get 512Mb modules for £55 quid through Crucial compared to £170 from Sony.

However, it is a bit of a rip off providing 2x256Mb modules rather than 1x512Mb as it really screws up the ability to upgrade to 1024Mb. Not surprising though as it would cost you £340,00 through Sony to buy them. I wonder how much the modules cost Sony?

Stuart

yeah, thats true.. my a317s is also 2x256mb and max upgrade is 2G!:smileycry:

Re: FS115S - Memory

TygerTyger — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:06:02 GMT

You won't need more than 2Gb. With the rest of the system specs more than 2Gb would just be a waste.

Re: FS115S - Memory

kee-lo_ — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:56:48 GMT

LOL @ Eugene, you'll never need > 2GB unless you're rerendering The Incredibles!

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Eugenepang — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:51:08 GMT

LOL @ Eugene, you'll never need > 2GB unless you're rerendering The Incredibles!

Yeah i think 1G is goood enough but as you know, i am sort of person that wanted the best when given choices, and since its said max is 2G why not max it? :smileygrin: :smileygrin:

so for me is either just leave it at 512.. or max it to 2G

Re: FS115S - Memory

seb21__ — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:48:48 GMT

kein Kommentar

Re: FS115S - Memory

kee-lo_ — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 19:02:27 GMT

Would create a lot of heat too

Re: FS115S - Memory

Foxhound — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:18:34 GMT

Heat, has been a problem for VAIO's a long time... sadly...

Re: FS115S - Memory

Eugenepang — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:24:12 GMT

kein Kommentar

no commentary

hehhe now i am getting there..