Laptop Ram

hession

Im looking to get some Ram for my laptop

I have a Sony Vaio VGN-NS10L

Know nothing about getting it done and how much it would cost,so hopefull someone might be able to help me out

Thanks

mp22

http://www.crucial.com/eu/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO%20VGN-NS10L%2FS&Cat=RAM

Torqay

Slightly cheaper here and no delivery charges.

Can you tell us how much memory is currently installed? I find some specs, saying 3 GB (1 x 2 GB + 1 x 1 GB PC2-5300 RAM) and Vista Home Premium.

If you're using a 32-bit operating system, a memory upgrade (i.e. replacing the 1 GB module with a 2 GB module) doesn't really make much sense, since the 32-bit architecture does not allow the OS to make use of the full 4 GB, so you'll only have ~3.25 GB available, hardly worth the investment.

Torqay

hession wrote: »

Know nothing about getting it done

As I said before, first establish how much and which type of memory is currently installed. You can do this easily with SIW:

Run the program, in the left-hand navigation pane go to Hardware > Memory

hession

Thanks for your advice

I know its 32 bit os

3.00GB

Other then thats im lost

Torqay

hession wrote: »

Thanks for your advice

I know its 32 bit os

3.00GB

Other then thats im lost

Right, as I said before, with a 32-bit OS it is hardly worth upgrading the memory if you already have 3 GB. Even with 4 GB RAM (the maximum the machine can take, the OS will only use ~3.25 GB.

If you're serious about upgrading, you will also have to to upgrade the operating system, i.e. to Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and then you should buy 2 matching 2 GB modules of PC2-6400 rather than replacing the 1 GB PC2-5300 which is probably installed at the moment. All this could amount to something in excess of 150 Euro. You may want to think twice before spending so much money on a 4 year old Laptop.

Even €31 for 2 GB PC2-5300 is a bet steep for a gain of only a quarter GB, which is all you'll get if you do not upgrade the operating system.

Maybe you want to tell us what the problem is and why you think it can be remedied with a little bit of more memory?

hession

Torqay

Thanks for your advice

I just find its gone awful slow,ive done a full scan,and clean up on it,so im not to sure what elsh to do.

Torqay

hession wrote: »

Torqay

Thanks for your advice

I just find its gone awful slow,ive done a full scan,and clean up on it,so im not to sure what elsh to do.

That's actually a lot cheaper to fix than upgrading the memory.

Backup all your files, then wipe the drive and reinstall the operating system from scratch.

You 2nd best option is to restore the laptop to factory default, this will also require you to backup your personal files.

After 4 years, you have gotten a fairly good ride out of this windows installation, so nothing to be worried about.

Of course, you can also try a variety of cleaning methods, but the outcome may not have the desired effect, so installing the OS would be my suggestion.

BostonB

If windows hasn't had a re-install in a few years it can get quite slow. A re-install often make its much better. If you're not comfortable with that. Usually running CCleaner and Defraggler, can make a bit of difference on an old machine. I'd also suggest uninstalling any software you don't use, and make sure there's no services running you don't need. So turn off things that load automatically unless you need them, like skype, messenger etc.