Ram help

MightyKing · 09-09-2007, 12:21 AM

Hi, I have a Toshiba Satellite P25-S5093 and it is really low on Ram that I need for games that are new, also a vid card issue I have.

First of all, I have 512 RAM and i was wondering if IK could increase it to more than 1GB, hopefully 2GB's. Is that possible? If it is, then what specific RAM should I buy?

Secondly, what is the size of this video card this laptop has? (NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200). 128mb I suppose no? And I was also wondering if there is ANY way to either upgrade to a new video card or to do whatever is needed to change video size to at least 250mb's??

Thank you.

Jabes · 09-09-2007, 01:01 AM

you can get either one of these and the max ram that your computer can hold is 2 gigs

PC eye · 09-09-2007, 01:05 AM

The first thing to look at on any laptop or desktop model board is the specifications to see just what it will support. For that model, "512MB (2048MB max) DDRAM | Memory Slots available for Upgrade: 1 | Maximum RAM per available slot: 1024MB"
indicating the maximum of 2gb of ram there as seen on the link you posted.

Newer video cards for laptops can be used with some seeing 256mb of onboard GDDR memory. On the older model there those would work while you wouldn't see the full benefit. But the 32mb model in there is one main problem to start with for gaming. Most games look for at least 64mb while the games in the last 2-3yrs. are expecting 128mb.

Jabes · 09-09-2007, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

The first thing to look at on any laptop or desktop model board is the specifications to see just what it will support. For that model, "512MB (2048MB max) DDRAM | Memory Slots available for Upgrade: 1 | Maximum RAM per available slot: 1024MB"
indicating the maximum of 2gb of ram there as seen on the link you posted.

Newer video cards for laptops can be used with some seeing 256mb of onboard GDDR memory. On the older model there those would work while you wouldn't see the full benefit. But the 32mb model in there is one main problem to start with for gaming. Most games look for at least 64mb while the games in the last 2-3yrs. are expecting 128mb.

is it possible to upgrade a video card in a laptop?

PC eye · 09-09-2007, 03:11 AM

There are new models for laptops like the ATI X1550 model to look over. It depends whether a unit allows for a removable card or is strictly run by onboard on some rather limited models. You won't see the latest 8800 or HD 2900XT models there. But you should see a newer card go in without problems.

Jabes · 09-09-2007, 04:42 AM

so I would recommend that you leave the gpu you have in there

MightyKing · 09-09-2007, 04:44 AM

So 2 GB's, nice ok.

And PC eye, can you suggest some video cards i could get for my laptop please? (If my laptop will allow update on vid cards of course...)

Thank you.

PC eye · 09-10-2007, 12:58 AM

If the laptop allows for an expansion card I can refer you to someone who works with laptops regularly and is well familiar with models to look over there. The ATI model mentioned is for laptops not desktops. Unfortunately newegg doesn't separate those into a different catagory. There's a silght difference between ones for portables and those commonly heard about for a regular desktop system.

One persion right here at CF that's well familiar with models you could consider there is The_Other_One. When he's on try pming him on this. He should be able to give you a good idea on NVidia models as well as ATI if you can upgrade. That model there does sound like an older expansion type card and not simply an onboard video chip when the specifications were looked over.

MightyKing · 09-10-2007, 12:26 PM

Alright PC eye, I'll try to contact The_Other_One and see if he can help me out a lil bit.

Thanks for your help, also Jabes.

wungoodshu · 09-10-2007, 12:54 PM

Crucial.com.

Either put in your PC model manually, or more to the point, let it scan your system.

It will tell you what RAM you have, how many open slots, and will suggest options and tell you just how much of an upgrade said options are. It helped out a lot when I got more RAM for my computer.

09-09-2007, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
MightyKing Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your head Posts: 192	Ram help Hi, I have a Toshiba Satellite P25-S5093 and it is really low on Ram that I need for games that are new, also a vid card issue I have. First of all, I have 512 RAM and i was wondering if IK could increase it to more than 1GB, hopefully 2GB's. Is that possible? If it is, then what specific RAM should I buy? Secondly, what is the size of this video card this laptop has? (NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200). 128mb I suppose no? And I was also wondering if there is ANY way to either upgrade to a new video card or to do whatever is needed to change video size to at least 250mb's?? Thank you.

09-09-2007, 04:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
MightyKing Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your head Posts: 192	So 2 GB's, nice ok. And PC eye, can you suggest some video cards i could get for my laptop please? (If my laptop will allow update on vid cards of course...) Thank you. Last edited by MightyKing; 09-09-2007 at 04:56 AM.

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09-09-2007, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jabes banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vista the best place to live :D Age: 16 Posts: 1,773	you can get either one of these and the max ram that your computer can hold is 2 gigs

09-09-2007, 01:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	The first thing to look at on any laptop or desktop model board is the specifications to see just what it will support. For that model, "512MB (2048MB max) DDRAM \| Memory Slots available for Upgrade: 1 \| Maximum RAM per available slot: 1024MB" indicating the maximum of 2gb of ram there as seen on the link you posted. Newer video cards for laptops can be used with some seeing 256mb of onboard GDDR memory. On the older model there those would work while you wouldn't see the full benefit. But the 32mb model in there is one main problem to start with for gaming. Most games look for at least 64mb while the games in the last 2-3yrs. are expecting 128mb.

09-09-2007, 03:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	There are new models for laptops like the ATI X1550 model to look over. It depends whether a unit allows for a removable card or is strictly run by onboard on some rather limited models. You won't see the latest 8800 or HD 2900XT models there. But you should see a newer card go in without problems.

09-09-2007, 04:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jabes banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vista the best place to live :D Age: 16 Posts: 1,773	so I would recommend that you leave the gpu you have in there

09-10-2007, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	If the laptop allows for an expansion card I can refer you to someone who works with laptops regularly and is well familiar with models to look over there. The ATI model mentioned is for laptops not desktops. Unfortunately newegg doesn't separate those into a different catagory. There's a silght difference between ones for portables and those commonly heard about for a regular desktop system. One persion right here at CF that's well familiar with models you could consider there is The_Other_One. When he's on try pming him on this. He should be able to give you a good idea on NVidia models as well as ATI if you can upgrade. That model there does sound like an older expansion type card and not simply an onboard video chip when the specifications were looked over.

09-10-2007, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
MightyKing Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your head Posts: 192	Alright PC eye, I'll try to contact The_Other_One and see if he can help me out a lil bit. Thanks for your help, also Jabes.

09-10-2007, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
wungoodshu Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philly Age: 18 Posts: 130	Crucial.com. Either put in your PC model manually, or more to the point, let it scan your system. It will tell you what RAM you have, how many open slots, and will suggest options and tell you just how much of an upgrade said options are. It helped out a lot when I got more RAM for my computer.