New Cheap 256MB ram

[nategaida]

Broker Grade - PC133 - 256MB SDRAM
Limit 1
$80.00
(Uses The New Ultra High Density 256Mbit DRAM Technology - Will Not Work In Systems That Max Out At 1024MB or Less Maximum Memory)
pcboost.com

what's up with this type of ram?

 

[ltk007]

That's a great price, but I've never heard of anything like that before...

 

[Dually]

I have heard of it(www.pricewatch.com) Now is a good time to buy ram since its cheap. However since ram is cheap don't get the drappy ram get the good stuff.

 

[nategaida]

I'm curious if this ram would work with my Asus A7V. It's nice and cheap. Makes me suspious though.

 

[TonyT]

Check out this thread. The person posting referenced a web site selling a similar type of RAM. Personally, I'm pretty suspicious - I mean, I've never even heard of it before today.

Anyone with more specific info feel free to enlighten us.

 

[Xcrown]

As with anything, its usually better to buy things that are of name brand because they are proven to work. Then again, you can many times get cheaper things to work.

In question about that memory, they are that cheap because they are double density chips. Some motherboards support double density, others dont, especially older mobos. Many manufactureres wont mention if their mobos support double density or not, but a rule of the thumb, and a good one at that, is that if your mobo can support up to 1gig or more of memory, then it can support double density memory, which is what most 512 chips are (correct me if Im wrong in the 512 thing). If it cant support that much, then its likely, although not for sure, that it doesnt support double density. If anything, call the manufacturer and make sure.

my two beaver pelts.

(Ive looked into this alot. My mobo has one of these chips and runs just fine.)

 

[Dulanic]

Very few chipsets support this RAM.... most recent VIA chipsets do, I know VIA KT133 does.

 

[nategaida]

Cool, the A7V uses the KT-133 chipset

 

[nategaida]

Xcrown,

What mobo do you have?

My current system:
Asus A7V
Duron 600
pc133 128mb
ibm 30gb ata100 7200rpm
geforce2mx

 

[A2KLAU]

Er... It is suprising to me that you only realised the Asus A7V used the KT-133 Chipset... Didn't you look at the specs and stuff befor buying? Then again who needs to with a good company like that. But I have never heard of such stuff in my life! But I would go for the really good stuff, becasue well, they are more reliable for a start! And they are generally slightly faster.

SKY.

 

[Xcrown]

MSI K7T Pro (6330).

<And they are generally slightly faster.>

Actually, not really. A brand name PC100 and a cheap PC100 will still be 100mhz. For me the real diff would be that the brand name PC100 will always run at 100 while the cheap one will give you more conflict and trouble, although not always the case. A brand name chip though, will usually OC better, if youre into that.

Xcrown

 

[nategaida]

stupid double posts

 

[nategaida]

SKY2KLAU:

No, I was aware the A7V used the KT-133 chipset, my comment was more of an affermation(sp) of that fact.

However, i found this on their webpage:

Low Cost Memory For Price Competitive Resale &amp; Cas 3 / 4 Layer PCB Tolerant Systems

Module Configuration: Assembled using 4-Layer module boards &amp; CAS 3 DRAM. Chip brands are typically un-marked or small OEM DRAM manufacturers, etc...
Compatibility: We receive different designs and cofigurations each day, we are unable to test each module with every possible system or motherboard. Exchanges due to incompatibility are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
Warrranty: Defect Warranty, Repair or Replacement with Same or Similar Item
Return Policy: All refunds are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Refunds only issued within 30-days of product receipt. Value for returned items will not exceed current selling price of the same item. Cost of return shipment is not covered.
Testing: Basic defect testing only.
** Not Recommended for Intel &quot;Coppermine&quot; 600+ MHz or AMD Athlon based systems

Not a good sign.

 

[nategaida]

http://www.syncmax.com/PDF/TN001025_256_32Mx4_compatible.pdf

Here's an intresting link to some info i found about these high density chips.

 

[Xcrown]

Yeah, it makes it seem quite risky to buy that type. Like I said, I got some, and its working just fine, but the way the prices are now, you might as well pay a little more and get a name brand chip. I use Kingston value ram in a few machines and I love em.

 

[Dulanic]

The Syncmax is the same type, runs about the same price, and is tested with systems.