topic Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP in PCs & Accessories

Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jakubd — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 16:40:54 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have just buyed a brand new Sony Vaio SZ2XP and I'm just curious, if it is to possible to add some more memory. I'm quite sure that it is possible, but can I buy some non-Sony memory modules, which will fit in to my Vaio?

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Blencogo — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:45:24 GMT

Hi jakubd.

You need DDR2 PC2 5300 DDR2 667mhz modules. Your Vaio can take up to 2048MB of RAM.

You probably have 2 X 512MB fitted - so you will need a 2GB kit.

Try CRUCIAL.COM

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jakubd — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 10:48:36 GMT

Do I understand it correctly, that it is possible to use non-original Vaio modules? I was kind of freaking-out, when I found out that the original Vaio RAM module costs 400€/512MB...

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Thalamus. — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:56:05 GMT

Hi jakubd,

Yes you can use non-sony RAM and if you buy from Crucial.com as per Blencogo's link they will guarantee that it is compatible with your Vaio..

See there site for further details...:smileywink:

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jakubd — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 16:31:04 GMT

OK, thank you both, guys...

I'm already registred, waiting for my salary ;-). And another good news for me is the fact, that one memory slot is actually free so I don't have to buy a set of two 1GB modules...

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Thalamus. — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:12:36 GMT

You're welcome..:smileyhappy:

Not sure if you need this but here is a link on how to upgrade your Vaio's memory...:smileyhappy:

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Blencogo — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 19:33:54 GMT

Good Luck jakubd,

I don't feel guilty about recommending a good supplier like Crucial even though this is a Sony forum. Sony pricing on these is immoral if not actually criminal.

As far as I can see, Sony buy in the memory modules from other suppliers like Samsung, add 300% and sell them as Vaio accessories!!

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Yonaz — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:38:39 GMT

Hey

To my SZ2VP I bought a KINGSTON 1GB M12864E40 for about €1300 and it seem to work OK even though it was quite tricky to stick it in (had to use massive force!!)

Cheers:smileycool:

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jakubd — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:51:30 GMT

I was thinking about Kingston as well, but I'm scared of using massive force on my Vaio, which is everything but cheap ;-).

But I'll visit my supplier first and have look at those Kingston memories, 1GB costs 2700CZK (appr. 90€) and if it won't work then I'll order one module for Crucial.com, 120€ with shipping is still acceptable.

Just for info, 512MB original Sony module cost 10 000 CZK (appr. 340€) in Czech Republic...

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jakubd — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:18:06 GMT

Hi guys,

I looked at memoryx.net and found memory for only 100$, which is much cheaper than on Crucial.com. Does anyone have some experiencies with this online store?

I'm interesting in shipping to Europe - how much does it usually cost and how long does it take...

Thanks,
jakubd

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Thalamus. — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:09:38 GMT

Hi jakubd,

I've never heard of MemoryTen before...

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

William — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:20:18 GMT

There is:

SONY MEMORY - Rip off prices

CRUCIAL - Cheaper, & well respected

KINGSTON - I prefer Crucial myself

OTHERS - What are you going to get & will it work?

I would be happy with the amount I had saved by going to Crucial rather than going even cheaper elsewhere.

The choice is yours.

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Scurdyness — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:36:58 GMT

Beware, I installed some Crucial memory that their online scan tool recommended. 1 week later, the blue screen of death appeared. I could not restore my system and had to send it back to Sony under warranty. The extra 1GB of crucial had helped to FRY MY HARD DRIVE!!!
So y'all be carefull

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jumpsuit — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:04:40 GMT

Hi scurdyness.

Can you be sure it was the actual memory modules that did this or could it have been something done during their installation?

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Scurdyness — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:39:26 GMT

Hey Jumpsuit,
I have had a whole mess of laptops over the years and have tweaked and up graded most of them, always without issue.
It's a simple task to insert a 1Gb module in the spare slot on the back of my Vaio, it was also very simple to boot the machine back up and then........nada....one dead laptop. Guess I was very unlucky?
Can't say I am over pleased with Sony's support (lack off...) you try getting them to fix it in another country from the one in which it was purchased...no deal! ....Dell, HP and Acer blow them away here, take note SONY!
Since then I have purchased a 1GB module from them...wow $600 (i must be crazy) but at least it works....for now

ce la vie?

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Thalamus. — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:49:51 GMT

Hi Scurdyness,

Wow indead $600...:smileyshocked:

Did you contact crucial and make use of there compatibility guarantee, if so what was there response...?

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

Scurdyness — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:00:06 GMT

Hey Thalamus,
Nope I have not contacted Crucial, I got so pi**ed off with Sony, all my anger was directed towards them. I travel on business all the time and so I figured I just did not have the time or patience to deal with Crucial, perhaps I should have?
Interesting to note though, that using the Crucial memeory scanner after my Vaio was repaired , it recommended a completely different module?.(well a different part number at least......have others had issues?....who knows.....)
Onwards and upwards, still can't help but think I could have had 3 decent specified Acer machines for the price of this little baby....
Amen

Re: Additional RAM for Vaio SZ2XP

jumpsuit — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:45:26 GMT

Sorry you've had so much trouble. Crucial has been great for me, but I guess no one's infallible.