Look for DDR3L (low voltage) or standard DDR3 PC3-10600 (1333MHz) or PC3-12800 (1600MHz) laptop RAM modules.
The combination of the and a Quad-Core CPU upgrade makes this an excellent platform for late-2000s gaming. sony vaio pcg71811m specs better
Comes standard with 4GB DDR3 (PC3-10600, 1333MHz). It features two memory slots. Look for DDR3L (low voltage) or standard DDR3
This report details the stock specifications, identifies the "better" configuration options available for this model, and outlines the modifications required to make it a usable machine for retro-gaming or media serving in the current day. sony vaio pcg71811m specs better
High bottleneck; modern web browsers and operating systems easily consume 4GB instantly. 320GB to 500GB Mechanical HDD (5400 RPM)
10-year-old thermal paste (dry, cracked) Better: New premium thermal paste (Arctic MX-4 or Noctua NT-H1)