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Sony VGC-RB50!?!

Mar 16, 2006 4:29PM PST

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Sony does not recommend or assist in the
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To SONY:
Model/SN : VGC-RB50 / xxxxxxxx
OS : Windows XP- Media
Hardware : 250GB SATA HD, 3.2GH- Pentium 4, 512MB/2 SDRAMS, DVD RW,
Type : Online Support
:
Message : Bough this desktop @1.5 months ago. Now want to install ATI X1900XTX Video Graphic Card (Require 450W at 30A on 12 Voltages- We
Will purchased power supply that require, but we want to know if SONY have some spec- requirements)!?!

Addition, we want to install: 2*250GB Hard Drives, 2*512MB SDRAMS or (which ever to make up total of 2GB SDRAMS maximum spec. Currently Sony
Had preinstalled 512MB/2 on this model (VGC-RB50.) This desktop have not power up yet- waiting for further information from SONY Technical Department: suggestion(s)!?!

Second, since the motherboard was not in full size & shape. The ATI-X1900XTX PIC Express may take more spaces and or room which lean over modem and or PCI Bus Card. If so, could it be extend with PCI bus riser card, etc.?

Regards,
Purchaser/user

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