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Yes, dual channel scores will be higher than single channel, the performance will improve.
Try to get the exact same RAM card as you have now, even then it can't be guaranteed to be compatible.
Download CPUZ and check the SPD tab to get details on your current RAM.
Oh I didn't realize that you are running with only 1 stick. You should get another 4 GB of RAM of exact same specs (doesn't have to be the same brand). As for my netbook, I replaced the original slower 2GB DDR3-1066 MHz RAM with 2 x 4GB Corsair PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 MHz 9-9-9-24 Latency for $45 shipped. The difference on the performance from swapping RAMs is like night and day. I can have 20 tabs in IE9 (including online browser games) while playing music, working with MS word, excel, powerpoint all at once without slowing down. Even though I won't ever reach 75 % RAM usage, the most important thing is that Windows does not have to write much in the paging file so there is no performance hit. One more thing, make sure that the RAM voltage is compatible with your laptop.
Can you post the CPUZ SPD and Memory tabs for the RAM in the laptop now?
Unusual to have one slot built in and one normal slot.
According to a review, it is the same RAM frequency as the RAM you posted. You need to check the timings and the voltage of the 'onboard' RAM, the CPUZ SPD tab will give that info.
If the voltage on the new RAM is different it may not be compatible.
DDR3-10600 is actually 667MHz in single channel, dual channel it will be 1333MHz.
Crucial® Memory Advisor results for the Sony VAIO VPCSE23FX/B Laptop/Notebook.
Last edited by wds7; 02 Aug 2012 at 14:25.
I think it's ridiculous that Sony would put a fast core i5, discrete graphics, IPS LED Full HD display, and only ONE RAM SLOT!