teh.f4ll3n Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I'm thinking of upgrading my laptop memory (512MB is simply not enough) and the only compatible protucts I was shown in the configurator are the following: CMSS1GB-333SOD CMSS512MB-333SOD CMSS256MB-333SOD Are those above the only cards compatible with my Mainboard, or the constructor is just out of date? Can VS1GSDS400 be used for an upgrade on the laptop? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh.f4ll3n Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Found the answer meself http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32943 probably missed it the first time i was going through the forum PS. Corsair memory has kept my computers going throughout last few years - wouldn't change it for the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 No, that is not an answer! I should know, that's my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh.f4ll3n Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 kerosin: "Are those compatible with: Model: Ferrari 3200 Chipset: VIA K8T800 (VT8383) Rev. 1 Southbridge: VIA VT8235" Wired: "Yep, it's compatible ... although they aren't officially suported, they should do that just fine" What did you mean then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 13, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 13, 2006 Please look up your system on our memory configurator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh.f4ll3n Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 I had checked the constructor before posting the topic, and the question was: can I use VS instead of CMSS on my Ferrari 3200 laptop (I live in Ireland, and it's lot easier for me to get Value Select modules)? Correct me if I'm wrong here, but both types of modules function in exactly the same way, and the only difference is in the materials used. Is that right? If that's the case, there should not be any issues with the VS modules. The only question is how fast I can go. Memory supplied with the laptop is PC2700, I'm actually wondering if PC3200 modules would run at full capacity provided I have the latest BIOS version. You wouldn't happen to have this kind of information, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 If that's the case, there should not be any issues with the VS modules.Ask yourself this: If your quoted statement is true, then why would they make CMSS at all? VS may work in the system, but certainly not with the memory that came with it. In otherwords, they cannot be used as an upgrade. The CMSS will work in the system, and will work with the memory already in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 13, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 13, 2006 The Value Select and System Select modules are functionally the same. CMSS parts are built with a restricted bill of materials deemed to provide the best compatibility with OEM systems. As such, we often do not have the capability to use low cost material. I expect that the VS part will work correctly in your system. And, of course, Corsair's lifetime warranty is in full effect if it does not. Our confidence of first pass success is highest, however, with CMSS parts. However, I would not suggest using Value Select if you will be adding to the modules that came with your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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