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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512
DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
"Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it
is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
AFAIK your Pentium D dual core CPU is not capable of running Vista 64 since
it does not support the 64 bit instruction set. "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id...es=SL88T,SL8CP
Yes it does. "Curious" wrote in message ... AFAIK your Pentium D dual core CPU is not capable of running Vista 64 since it does not support the 64 bit instruction set. "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
Specs for the VGC-RA840G are
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId=11040894. It seems to be limited to 2GB, despite the chipset capability. However http://www.upgradecomputermemory.com...IO-VGC-RA840G/ says it can run 4GB but needs a special RAM type. If you buy your memory from a specialist supplier, declaring your machine type, you should be covered for a refund if it doesn't work. A replacement TV card would not connect to your motherboard or front panel other than through the PCI slot. Any connectors would be on the mounting bracket. If you want to connect an external device to the card, be sure the card you buy has suitable connections and drivers, not just for an aerial and remote control. On 16/06/2009 14:28, Wonderman wrote: I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
I was assuming that your CPU used the IA64 or Itanium 64 bit architecture
which is not supported by Vista and the specification link you provided does not make it clear that it is does not. See the following link section on 64 bit OSs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows "Wonderman" wrote in message ... http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id...es=SL88T,SL8CP Yes it does. "Curious" wrote in message ... AFAIK your Pentium D dual core CPU is not capable of running Vista 64 since it does not support the 64 bit instruction set. "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
Ignore my previous response.
I was incorrectly assuming that your CPU used the IA64 or Itanium 64 bit architecture which is not supported by Vista and the specification link you provided does not make it clear that it is does not. See the following link section on 64 bit OSs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows However if obviously is not the Itanium architecture since it is currently running Vista 32 bit. "Wonderman" wrote in message ... http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id...es=SL88T,SL8CP Yes it does. "Curious" wrote in message ... AFAIK your Pentium D dual core CPU is not capable of running Vista 64 since it does not support the 64 bit instruction set. "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. "PvdG42" wrote in message ... "Wonderman" wrote in message ... I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? I found this spec page for your discontinued computer: http://www.superwarehouse.com/Sony_V...840G/ps/617429 But, it doesn't give specifics on the memory type, so you'll have to dig further. If it takes DDR2, a memory upgrade is economically feasible. If it takes DDR, you will want to think carefully on the cost of the new memory vs. the value of an obsolete computer. As far as peripherals with no OEM 64 bit driver support goes, you're pretty much OOL if you move to a 64 bit OS. Probably not what you want to hear, but given the Pentium D (vs. newer and MUCH better processors, such as Core 2 Duo and Quad in the low cost category), you should check into a new computer with a 64 bit OS preinstalled. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
"Wonderman" wrote in message ... I am reasonably content with the speed and really pleased with how quiet it is. Its just great to have on the desk top. Any thoughts on the memory issue ? Can I put in 4 1MB sticks and test it out ? Is it safe - no damage to the MB or memory ? Also looks like most tv / video cards use a commector to the front of the case ? True ? Its not used as a media center PC but I'd like ot option to copy a show when I need to. OK, now that Dominic has supplied the specs and I know that your Vaio takes inexpensive DDR2 memory, I'll second his suggestion to go to a memory maunfacturer's web site and use a good configuration guide. Crucial comes to mind as one good place to look: www.crucial.com See what their configuration app says you can put in your Vaio, and if they say 4 Gig will work, then consider buying the memory there to get the compatibility guarantee. If you cannot put *at least* 4 Gig in your box, there is no reason to even think about using a 64 bit OS. |
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Vista32 to 64 Sony Vaio help
Thanks. It seems the processor and chipset will run 64 bit. I have ot
wonder about the logic of ASUS making a board with CPU and Chipset 64 bit capable and limiting the memory max to 2 meg. "Dominic Payer" wrote in message ... Specs for the VGC-RA840G are http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId=11040894. It seems to be limited to 2GB, despite the chipset capability. However http://www.upgradecomputermemory.com...IO-VGC-RA840G/ says it can run 4GB but needs a special RAM type. If you buy your memory from a specialist supplier, declaring your machine type, you should be covered for a refund if it doesn't work. A replacement TV card would not connect to your motherboard or front panel other than through the PCI slot. Any connectors would be on the mounting bracket. If you want to connect an external device to the card, be sure the card you buy has suitable connections and drivers, not just for an aerial and remote control. On 16/06/2009 14:28, Wonderman wrote: I have a Sony desktop VGC-RA840G Pentium D running Ultimate 32 with 4 x 512 DDR2 4200 sticks. This is a dead silent water cooled machine I'd ike to keep. The specs call for that as the maximum although the chipset ( Intel 945P ) will go over 10. I'd like to run Ultimate 64. About a year or so ago I found a post about somene who upgraded to 4 x 1 meg sticks at the same speed successfully. and naturally I cant find the post now when I need it.. If I tried this could I potentially fo any harm to the machine ? At time of purchase Sony was selling this machine as a 1 MB machine as were all similar products due to high memory cost. I'm thinking the machine will do it I'm just concerned about potential damage. Also it uses a Gigpocket TV / Video recorder card that is 32 bit with no 64 drivers at all. Should I presume I need ot replace that card and if so it connects ot the front panel for input. Are the connectors all the same for front panel / tv cards ? |
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