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| 339355 | 2005-03-29 07:40:00 | Greetings PressF1, I am not to sure whether to put this thread under chat section or PressF1 section. Anyway, I want to upgrade my computer's 512MB RAM to 1GB by slotting another 512MB RAM. Where can I get one at the cheapest price? I am using Dell Dimension 4600, RAM is non-ECC type. Thanks | Renmoo (66) | ||
| 339356 | 2005-03-29 07:43:00 | www.pricespy.co.nz is your friend :thumbs: Also, of course this is the correct forum for your post. It is a technical question after all. Thanks for not making me move yet another thread. :D |
Jen (38) | ||
| 339357 | 2005-03-29 07:59:00 | www . dse . co . nz I've bought a couple of these sticks from them - good price, 5yr warranty . [edit] Ouch . . . currently $143 . 00 incl . Was a lot cheaper just recently . |
Greg (193) | ||
| 339358 | 2005-03-29 09:21:00 | www . dse . co . nz I've bought a couple of these sticks from them - good price, 5yr warranty . [edit] Ouch . . . currently $143 . 00 incl . Was a lot cheaper just recently . Wow! Yes expensive [not allowed to say] is only $100 inc . And lifetime warranty . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 339359 | 2005-03-29 10:22:00 | Hmm, I am also looking at 2nd hand RAM as well. In what way does 2nd hand RAM matters compare with brand-spanking new? Cheers and thanks people for the links. :) | Renmoo (66) | ||
| 339360 | 2005-03-29 13:21:00 | Secondhand ram is often fine but you always take a risk with it, it goes with the price you pay for it. Personally I won't buy 2nd hand ram unless its dirt cheap or I know the guy who was using it. Go with new and then you have a degree of confidence (This does not mean new off trade me which is often A data brand ram.) I'd stick a ferret with a bad attitude inside my comp before I used a data ram in mine. |
the highlander (245) | ||
| 339361 | 2005-09-29 03:13:00 | I've just checked out with my area's local DSE store. The Indian man told me that each 512 RAM costs $180++ while each 256 RAM costs $70. Simple arithmetic calculation shows that it is more economical to buy two 256 RAM rather than one 512 RAM. Upon checking the DSE website, it says that each 512 RAM costs only $108. Why is there a price difference? Is there any disadvantage in installing two RAMs rather than one? My computer's motherboard has two more free DIMM slots. Is DDR 400 backward compatible with DDR 333? Is there any particular side to which the RAM should be installed onto the motherboard? I have also found out that the anti-static wrist straps are sold at almost $18 each, which I think is a little bit overpriced. Is there any way that I can make one my ownself? Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 339362 | 2005-09-29 03:32:00 | Just buy one stick of DDR400 512Mb ram. You can get away without a anti-static strap if you hold onto a metal part of your box before you remove the power lead, then just push it in. Of corse I would say get your self an anti-static strap, covers my behind if you zap it upon my instructions. Good luck, dont be afraid, you may even be able to hold the ram with the anti-static bag it comes in. |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 339363 | 2005-09-29 03:45:00 | Just buy one stick of DDR400 512Mb ram. You can get away without a anti-static strap if you hold onto a metal part of your box before you remove the power lead, then just push it in. Of corse I would say get your self an anti-static strap, covers my behind if you zap it upon my instructions. Good luck, dont be afraid, you may even be able to hold the ram with the anti-static bag it comes in. One stick? Isn't two stick 256 cheaper? To where should I connect the anti-static wrist strap to? I plan to work in the garage, is that an ideal place since it does not have any carpet? Is there anymore precautions that I should take? Thanks a lot, Robb99 Cheers :) P.S. Greg's thread (www.micron.com) really did scare me :waughh: :( |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 339364 | 2005-09-29 04:35:00 | One stick? Isn't two stick 256 cheaper? To where should I connect the anti-static wrist strap to? I plan to work in the garage, is that an ideal place since it does not have any carpet? Is there anymore precautions that I should take? Thanks a lot, Robb99 Cheers :) P.S. Greg's thread (www.micron.com) really did scare me :waughh: :( Not much. To anything that is earthed. Ok place, just avoid the oil smudges. Nope, just be careful and don't buy the RAM from DSE (see other thread for that excitement) ;) |
pctek (84) | ||
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