I have 512 MB of memory right now in the computer and I want to upgrade it to either 1GB or 2GB. I want to know what the best ram to get is. I will mainly use the computer for image and video related stuff. and of course some game playing too.

here is the type of ram I need

DDR PC2700
64-bit
2.5 Volt

My Sony Vaio (PCV-RS 422X)
CPU-2.8 P4 HT
Motherboard-Asus P4SD-VX
Ram-cheap no name stuff that came with computer 512MB
Hard Drive Samsung 120 GB ATA/100 hard drive
Video card-BFG GeForce FX 5700 OC
Windows XP Home SP2

I like Crucial & their scan tool too

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.asp

However if you are going to use your present RAM as well it is often best to match the same brand.

I have no Idea what kind of ram is in the computer because the computer came as a pre-built package with monitor, speakers, etc. And I will probably replace the ram that is in there with whatever kind I get.

Download this:

http://www.lavalys.com/products/over...ng=en&pageid=1

& Look under: Motherboard | SPD

here is what it says

DIMM1: Mosel V826632K24SATG-C0
DIMM2: Mosel V826632K24SATG-C0

I have no Idea how good of ram it is and the motherboard I have right now the onboard sound chip thing isn't working so I am thinking of getting a new mobo here is the current processor that I have


CPU Properties
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
CPU Alias Northwood HyperThreading
CPU Stepping D1
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Original Clock 2800 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 14x / 14x
Engineering Sample No
L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions
L1 Data Cache 8 KB
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)

Multi CPU
Motherboard ID ASUSTek SpringDaleG
CPU #0 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz, 2793 MHz
CPU #1 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz, 2793 MHz

CPU Physical Info
Package Type 478 Pin uPGA
Package Size 3.50 cm x 3.50 cm
Transistors 55 million
Process Technology 6M, 0.13 um, CMOS, Cu, Low-K
Die Size 131 mm2
Core Voltage 1.475 - 1.55 V
I/O Voltage 1.475 - 1.55 V
Typical Power 38.7 - 89.0 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 49 - 109 W (depending on clock speed)

CPU Manufacturer
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm

I want to decide on the new motherboard before I get more ram, in case it is a different speed.