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UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

jgn1982 — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:12:37 GMT

Hi everyone,

I was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice on whether it is possible to upgrade the RAM on the following laptop ?

SVF1521P2EB

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/sony-fit-15-svf1521p2eb-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-21350485-pdt.html

To be honest, for a casual user - internet, film, music,itunes, PS etc I thought 4GB was going to be sufficient for my needs - however, I am shocked by the laptop's ability to multi-task when compared to my previous Asus X53E with 6GB of RAM - the performance is so bad I am regretting the purchase - it is very frustrrating.

I would love to upgrade to 8GB or even 12GB if possible - can anyone point me in the direction of where I could buy RAM for this laptop and even if it is possible at all ? Furthermore, does upgrading RAM default the 1 year warranty ?

Thanks a lot in advance for you assistance.

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

Thalamus. — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:33:24 GMT

Hi jgn1982,

welcome to the Sony User Community Forum..:smileyhappy:

According to the SVF1521P2EB specifications your vaio has 4GB of RAM..

Crucial.com's memory advisor, a forum favourite supplier, states your Vaio can support a maximum of 12GB & recommends the following guaranteed compatible upgrade

If you want to check this you can also download & run there System Scanner tool

Sony have a guide on how to Add RAM in the user guide - download here , a copy of which is below..

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

jgn1982 — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:06:09 GMT

thanks a lot this is a very helpful reply and website

have a lovely day

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

jgn1982 — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:07:49 GMT

do you know whether the processor turbo is turned on as standard ? Asus has a speedo clock that tells you how quick it is processing, without this on the Sony I am never sure if the turbo is activated - it doesnt feel that rapid in all honesty

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

jgn1982 — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:16:05 GMT

can anyone shed any light on this ? still not convinced my laptop is running as quickly as it should

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

vauxfan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:32:50 GMT

i also have this computer and when i opened the back to add the 8gb of memory there appears to be 2 card slots. the bottom 1 has a 4gb card in it but the top has non? am i supposed to put the 8gb in place of the 4gb card or am i supposed to buy another 4gb and put it in the top slot and leave the 4gb thats already in the laptop still in there? or can i put the 8gb in the top slot and leave the 4gb in the bottom slot?

i was always under the impression though that both slots had to match?

any help as sony say this machine onl has 1 slot but it definately has 2.

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

Thalamus. — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:42:32 GMT

@vauxfan wrote:

i also have this computer and when i opened the back to add the 8gb of memory there appears to be 2 card slots. the bottom 1 has a 4gb card in it but the top has non? am i supposed to put the 8gb in place of the 4gb card or am i supposed to buy another 4gb and put it in the top slot and leave the 4gb thats already in the laptop still in there? or can i put the 8gb in the top slot and leave the 4gb in the bottom slot?

i was always under the impression though that both slots had to match?

any help as sony say this machine onl has 1 slot but it definately has 2.

Hi vauxfan,

welcome to the Sony User Community Forum..:smileyhappy:

I do not believe that there is any 6GB memory modules, therefore if you want matching pairs you'd have to stick with 8 GB (2x4GB) but if you want to have the maximum 12GB of RAM in your Vaio then go with Crucial's recommendation of the 8GB one..

So in answer to your question I would say put the 8GB module into the empty slot..

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

Thalamus. — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:49:05 GMT

@jgn1982 wrote:

do you know whether the processor turbo is turned on as standard ? Asus has a speedo clock that tells you how quick it is processing, without this on the Sony I am never sure if the turbo is activated - it doesnt feel that rapid in all honesty

Sorry missed your second question jgn1982..

There isn't as far as I am aware any option to turn the Turbo processor on or off, Turbo boost basically switches in when demand is needed..

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

vauxfan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:56:55 GMT

So they don't have to match? Why is sony only quoting 1 card slot then if it has two?

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

Thalamus. — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:09:57 GMT

@vauxfan wrote:
So they don't have to match?

No they do have to match & the 8GB DDR3 RAM that Crucial.com recommend should work fine with the currently installed 4GB module..

@vauxfan wrote:
Why is sony only quoting 1 card slot then if it has two?

Can you provide a link to where Sony state that there is only one slot in the SVF1521P2EB because I can't seem to see it..:smileyconfused:

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

vauxfan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:17:00 GMT

Thanks mate thats a great help. I have ordered 1 off crucial so that means if i leave the 4gb in there i will end up with the maximum 12 gb.

I will see if i can find the link.

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

vauxfan — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:44:39 GMT

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/sony-fit-15-svf1521p2eb-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-21350485-pdt.html

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

Thalamus. — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:45:35 GMT

@vauxfan wrote:
Thanks mate thats a great help. I have ordered 1 off crucial so that means if i leave the 4gb in there i will end up with the maximum 12 gb.

I will see if i can find the link.

If you have a SVF1521P2EB model Vaio then the link in my first reply (copied below) will be the same for you..:smileywink:

Crucial.com's memory advisor, a forum favourite supplier, states your Vaio can support a maximum of 12GB & recommends the following guaranteed compatible upgrade

Re: UPGRADING RAM QUESTION - VAIO LAPTOP SVF1521P2EB

vauxfan — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:00:21 GMT

i have just installed the extra 8gb from crucial but i have to say the computer doesn't seem any faster? maybe even a little slower? any ideas? how can i check the pc is running at full speed?