Upgrading memory

[Imperial]

Depends. Some old obsolete types of memory can be surprisingly expensive, since demand exceeds supply.

2002 memory and above is really cheap on the market with plenty of supply :thumb

[Dodi]

Not trying to hijack this thread but I've been wanting to upgrade my laptop memory but I have one question. I have an older desktop PC that doesn't work anymore (bad power supply). Can I take the memory sticks from the desktop and use them in my laptop?

[Imperial]

Not trying to hijack this thread but I've been wanting to upgrade my laptop memory but I have one question. I have an older desktop PC that doesn't work anymore (bad power supply). Can I take the memory sticks from the desktop and use them in my laptop?

No unfortunately you may not, Dodi.

PCs/Desktop use RAM (Memory) of a certain length and pin number depending on the motherboard.

Laptops use smaller RAM with fewer pins and different insertion "U" points (the part that looks like an upside-down "U" on the memory)

Each motherboard takes different memory, so laptops have to use much smaller pieces of memory.

Hope this helped, if you need to upgrade your laptops memory, please PM me and I will tell you how to find out how to do so.

[Dodi]

thanks

[sunset]

I haven't checked this thread for awhile, and am glad I did just now. I can't afford a new machine right now. I do appreciate the input, especially since if this laptop kicks the bucket I'm offline. I have gone to different sites that help out with laptops, and have found out that my type of laptop does have an overheating problem that Sony knew about, but continued to manufacture this particular laptop. When my laptop gets warm, is when my problems really start to occur. I'm kind of thinking that this is something I have to live with until I am able to afford a new machine. I know that if you have a pc you are able to add fans and such, but with a laptop, I don't know. I have dumped every possible program that is not necessary for this laptop to function.
I defrag, and scan disk on a regular basis. I guess it would be best to build a pc from scratch!

[Imperial]

I haven't checked this thread for awhile, and am glad I did just now. I can't afford a new machine right now. I do appreciate the input, especially since if this laptop kicks the bucket I'm offline. I have gone to different sites that help out with laptops, and have found out that my type of laptop does have an overheating problem that Sony knew about, but continued to manufacture this particular laptop. When my laptop gets warm, is when my problems really start to occur. I'm kind of thinking that this is something I have to live with until I am able to afford a new machine. I know that if you have a pc you are able to add fans and such, but with a laptop, I don't know. I have dumped every possible program that is not necessary for this laptop to function.
I defrag, and scan disk on a regular basis. I guess it would be best to build a pc from scratch!

There are 3 ways to keep your toasty laptop cool or cooler.

-Memory Heatspreaders, will reduce the overall temperature in that section of the computer. I can link you to the product if you would like (only $8-$10 with shipping)
-Laptop cooling pad. The right pad can keep your laptop really cool. Mine used to burn my hand if i touched the bottom+back, but since I started using one, I could touch it and it felt room temperatue! :shocked (anywhere from $10 - $40)
-Professional: Opening up your laptop, removing the old "heat grease" from your processor, and applying the best "thermal grease"; "Artic Silver"
Also, you could find small heatsinks and, if there is room, place them on some parts, like the harddrive.

Building a PC from scratch is the best, if you wish to do so on a budget, I can assist you, all I need to know is if you need it for general purposes, gaming, video editing, that sort of stuff

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[sunset]

There are 3 ways to keep your toasty laptop cool or cooler.

-Memory Heatspreaders, will reduce the overall temperature in that section of the computer. I can link you to the product if you would like (only $8-$10 with shipping)
-Laptop cooling pad. The right pad can keep your laptop really cool. Mine used to burn my hand if i touched the bottom+back, but since I started using one, I could touch it and it felt room temperatue! :shocked (anywhere from $10 - $40)
-Professional: Opening up your laptop, removing the old "heat grease" from your processor, and applying the best "thermal grease"; "Artic Silver"
Also, you could find small heatsinks and, if there is room, place them on some parts, like the harddrive.

Building a PC from scratch is the best, if you wish to do so on a budget, I can assist you, all I need to know is if you need it for general purposes, gaming, video editing, that sort of stuff

:thumb

I think I'll go with the Laptop cooling pad. It seems to be the easiest and lest expensive way to go. Which one would you recommend? My laptop gets super hot, I have a table fan blowing on it all the time.
Thanks for the help, and when I'm able to build a pc, I'll gladly accept your help, as I've never built one before. It will be nice to have just want I want on my machine instead of all the bundled junk you get buying a ready made.:thankyou2

[Imperial]

I think I'll go with the Laptop cooling pad. It seems to be the easiest and lest expensive way to go. Which one would you recommend? My laptop gets super hot, I have a table fan blowing on it all the time.
Thanks for the help, and when I'm able to build a pc, I'll gladly accept your help, as I've never built one before. It will be nice to have just want I want on my machine instead of all the bundled junk you get buying a ready made.:thankyou2

Honestly the first part of which you should get depends on the size of your laptop, you dont want to have one smaller than the laptop like I do.

Vantec brands are usually good and cheap.

[Dodi]

Imperial - I wanted to say thank you. I just got in the stuff that you told me to order. So far the laptop is running great! The Physical Memory is running at 32% and the Paged Memory is running at 22% with the internet browser running.

[InHisService]

:rolleyesYou can go to memoryx . net and tell it to scan your computer and it will tell you what memory you need. Sorry abouth the link. It will not let me post a link yet. Just a few more posts to go think