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Memory brands - Does it really matter?

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kwest2

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I own an 8600 and use 200 pin SODIMM PC2700 RAM. I'm looking to upgrade from 2x256 to 768. Crucal has 512MB chips at 146 dollars. I found some Infineon that is 105 dollars. If brand isnt important, what is? Ive read a little bit about CL and that stuff but I don't really understand it. When comparing, what should I consider? And even if the specs are slightly worse, is it worth sacrificing a small amount of performance to save, say, 40 dollars?

Also, would it be wise to buy from EBAY or another 3rd party to save some cash, or is that not recommended?

Thanks for the help!
 
all depends on what you use your notebook for i guess... CL2 is slightly faster and more expensive than ram thats rated at CL3. i generally try to avoid buying ram from eBay just in case something goes wrong... it will be anyone's guess how your problem will be handled. crucial is a very reputable company. check out newegg.com... maybe you can find deals on it... or even the FS/FT forums here.
 
Well I play some games, so the additional RAM does matter. Eveything I've found has been rated at CL 2.5. Crucial, Kingston, Infineon, etc. Is that the main thing i need to look for when comparing memory?
 
I'm thinking that the Dell BIOS doesn't give you options to configure your RAM. If that's the case, then you should get something with a CAS/CL rating of 2.5 or 2. Besides CAS, the other very important number is the one that's usually 3rd in the list of numbers. This number should be 6 or 8. The brand does matter because many generic companies overclock their RAM and rate it higher without telling the consumer or they use poor quality chips on the PCB. Here are a few brands of modules to look for. These aren't RAM brands, but chip brands that RAM manafacturers use: Samsung, WinBond, Hyundai, Samsung. All are good. I bought my RAM from eBay and it's great, but you're basically taking your chances with that. I also got my power supply from eBay and it died after an hour. I get most, if not all, of my stuff from eBay. I'm not going to tell you whether or not you should buy from eBay, though. You've got to make an informed decision. My RAM is Corsair and it's great, but Crucial, Mushkin, Buffalo and Samsung are good brands to look at as well. Hope this helps.
 
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