[SOLVED] Upgrading an Advent 7077

ADChick · 11-03-2008, 10:23 AM

Hey, i'm thinking of either upgrading my current laptop or getting a new one if it's not possible (i'm liking the look of a Sony Vaio!)

Heres some basic specs I found about it. http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/7077.htm

I've found these 2 item which are about what i'd like to add to it. Are these compatable?
RAM: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NBM-67/2GB
Video Card: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?SAP-26P5A

If any more information is needed, let me know and i'll try and find it out for you. Cheers for your help.

**TriggerFinger** · 11-03-2008, 10:41 AM

As for the RAM, get a DDR.. the link you provided showed a DDR2. Also check with memory advisor in Crucial.com website to be sure on what type of RAM you need.

As for the video... the link you provided showed something for a desktop.

ADChick · 11-03-2008, 10:59 AM

The scanner on there came up with;

Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 3400 MHz

And my current memory is 512 MB DDR PC2700. If it has an available memory slot, can I put a 2GB one in there and use both?

And i'm struggling to find video cards for laptops? Any help?

Edit: Would this memory be better? http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NBM-40/1G

**TriggerFinger** · 11-03-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADChick

The scanner on there came up with;

Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 3400 MHz

And my current memory is 512 MB DDR PC2700. If it has an available memory slot, can I put a 2GB one in there and use both? -- the tool should show you how much your laptop can support. Anything more than that may not work. Also look for PC2700 to be very sure that it works with your unit.

And i'm struggling to find video cards for laptops? Any help? -- most laptops have integrated video cards (part of mobo). I am not familiar with your model, so you might check your specs or call Advent to know if it is integrated or not.

Edit: Would this memory be better? http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NBM-40/1G

Try this link:

http://www.buy.com/prod/crucial-1gb-.../10393180.html

ADChick · 11-03-2008, 11:32 AM

"Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB "

Is that the maximum it will take in there? That link looks good, it won't matter that it's an American site will it? Although I bet it will cost a lot to ship over here...

I know it's an intergrated video card. Does this make it impossible to upgrade? Looks like I could be splashing out on a new laptop then... don't really want to though...

**TriggerFinger** · 11-04-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADChick

"Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB " -- No, I mean in Crucial.com the tool should tell you the size of RAM each slot can support.

Is that the maximum it will take in there? That link looks good, it won't matter that it's an American site will it? Although I bet it will cost a lot to ship over here... -- That was just for sample purposes. Look for the exact same specifications... does not need to be an American site.

I know it's an intergrated video card. Does this make it impossible to upgrade? Looks like I could be splashing out on a new laptop then... don't really want to though...

11-03-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
ADChick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	[SOLVED] Upgrading an Advent 7077 Hey, i'm thinking of either upgrading my current laptop or getting a new one if it's not possible (i'm liking the look of a Sony Vaio!) Heres some basic specs I found about it. http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/7077.htm I've found these 2 item which are about what i'd like to add to it. Are these compatable? RAM: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NBM-67/2GB Video Card: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?SAP-26P5A If any more information is needed, let me know and i'll try and find it out for you. Cheers for your help.

11-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Upgrading an Advent 7077 As for the RAM, get a DDR.. the link you provided showed a DDR2. Also check with memory advisor in Crucial.com website to be sure on what type of RAM you need. As for the video... the link you provided showed something for a desktop. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

11-03-2008, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
ADChick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Re: Upgrading an Advent 7077 The scanner on there came up with; Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB Available Memory Slots: 1 Number of Banks: 2 Dual Channel Support: N.A. CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz Model 4, Stepping 1 CPU Speed: 3400 MHz And my current memory is 512 MB DDR PC2700. If it has an available memory slot, can I put a 2GB one in there and use both? And i'm struggling to find video cards for laptops? Any help? Edit: Would this memory be better? http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NBM-40/1G Last edited by ADChick; 11-03-2008 at 11:06 AM.

11-03-2008, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
ADChick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 77 OS: WinXP	Re: Upgrading an Advent 7077 "Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB " Is that the maximum it will take in there? That link looks good, it won't matter that it's an American site will it? Although I bet it will cost a lot to ship over here... I know it's an intergrated video card. Does this make it impossible to upgrade? Looks like I could be splashing out on a new laptop then... don't really want to though...