WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH CRUCIAL?

[brigden]

What's the deal with Crucial's memory when compared to other generic brands? I can imagine it's more reliable, but there must be something else...

 

[bozo1]

Lifetime warranty, usually overclocks well, great customer service.

 

[mechBgon]

You seem to be implying that Crucial is a generic brand, brigden, but personally I never thought of them that way.

 

[pillage2001]

Crucial is generic?? LOL, is your flamesuit on??

 

[brigden]

My bad. Grammar leaves a little to be desired. I should have said, "...compared to generic brands.."

 

[pillage2001]

What bozo1 said. I've never seen anybody complaning about Crucial sticks.

 

[DaveSimmons]

they've been the #1 safe choice in memory for many years, not as cheap as generic but excellent service and a great warranty.

If you use their memory selector wizard they'll even guarantee compatibility with your motherboard or laptop, which can save you from being stuck with a useless stick or SODIMM that won't fit (in laptops) or is the wrong density.

 

[PCMarine]

Originally posted by: brigden
What's the deal with Crucial's memory when compared to other generic brands? I can imagine it's more reliable, but there must be something else...

:Q

 

[brigden]

I was simply inquiring about their reputation. I was not passing judgement. I know little about the product.

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: brigden
I was simply inquiring about their reputation. I was not passing judgement. I know little about the product.

Reputation eh?? VERY GOOD. They've been a favorite company to turn to for RAM needs. Many ATers were/are happy with Crucial sticks because of the quality and overclockability.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Other great reasons to buy Crucial include free 2 day shipping (and I mean 2 day! ) and the fact that you can often get 15% off for online orders.

 

[Lizardman]

What other types of orders do they do besides online??

 

[mechBgon]

It's also available through many online retailers, as well as B&M stores like Best Buy.

 

[tbates757]

I've never even thought to question Crucial's reputation, as a matter of fact I have never ever once heard somebody complain or have to return a stick of Crucial memory. It's not the best overclocking memory, but it is probably the highest quality/stable memory made

 

[Antoneo]

Top notch customer service, speedy free shipping, high quality, and excellent prices are the reasons why I use Crucial RAM and recommend it to my friends.

 

[bozo1]

as a matter of fact I have never ever once heard somebody complain or have to return a stick of Crucial memory

Well, not counting the stick I stepped on , I had 2 modules die on me in the past year. A friend of mine had to return one recently as well. Out of all the Crucial I've used over the years, that's not too bad in my book. And who knows, maybe my motherboard ate the RAM.

 

[Super6]

Crucial is Micron's retail/wholesale outlet. Everything from the memory chips to the PCB is 100% Micron...made in the USA.

Super6

 

[bozo1]

Everything from the memory chips to the PCB is 100% Micron...made in the USA.

Not necessarily true. Crucial will use chips from Samsung and other manufacturers occasionally.

 

[tbates757]

Originally posted by: bozo1

Everything from the memory chips to the PCB is 100% Micron...made in the USA.

Not necessarily true. Crucial will use chips from Samsung and other manufacturers occasionally.

LoL, for some reason that was funny...

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: tbates757

Originally posted by: bozo1

Everything from the memory chips to the PCB is 100% Micron...made in the USA.

Not necessarily true. Crucial will use chips from Samsung and other manufacturers occasionally.

LoL, for some reason that was funny...

Maybe it was the clown avatar?

 

[aka1nas]

AFAIK, only retail crucial is very occasionally non-micron

 

[cutty]

I just ordered 512MB PC 2100 from them.
I'm waiting for me order now ...

 

[Gunnar]

Why doesnt crucial have those nifty heat spreaders on their modules?

 

[buleyb]

Originally posted by: Gunnar
Why doesnt crucial have those nifty heat spreaders on their modules?

Because from everything I hear, they aren't needed, they just add cost for people who like to show-off...

I think crucial is great, never had a bad stick from them...

 

[Gage8]

i don't think i have ever heard of anybody having a problem with a stick from crucial