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| 709946 | 2008-10-06 04:50:00 | Hi there, Am looking at getting some RAM for a friends desktop. Its a Dell Dimension C521, so according to its manual/ website takes DDR2 ram, up to 1 GB, in pairs (if 2 slots) and it must be non ECC and unbuffered. Fine. She is on Vista Home Basic (I know, don't start please :) ) . Is there any advantage of 667 MHz vs 533MHz? As to where to get it, my first option is consumables.co.nz, but they are a bit more expensive than others. Is brand name a safer bet? I see on pricespy 'Kingston ValueRAM', should I be concerned about the 'value' part? Sorry for so many questions. Cheers in advance for any help. GorCh |
GorCh (13021) | ||
| 709947 | 2008-10-06 05:19:00 | I used 'Kingston ValueRAM' in a recent upgrade of my lappy. All good, I've very happy. :) | R.M. (561) | ||
| 709948 | 2008-10-06 05:25:00 | Depends on who you ask, whether a RAM module is generic or proprietary does not really matter. Some of these sticks come with better warranty deals, so be sure to check out this aspect! Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 709949 | 2008-10-06 05:39:00 | Nothing wrong with Value ram that I know of using in two of my desktops according to the corsair RAM guide results here (www.corsairmemory.com) it should use 553Mhz. Try Ascent.co.nz for prices or laptopbatteries.co.nz for more prices | gary67 (56) | ||
| 709950 | 2008-10-06 05:59:00 | And if you manage to find any RAM available for $15.70 then tell me XD. Desperate need for RAM hahaha. | CaptainVincent (76) | ||
| 709951 | 2008-10-06 06:01:00 | And if you manage to find any RAM available for $15.70 then tell me XD. Desperate need for RAM hahaha. pricespy.co.nz What type? |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 709952 | 2008-10-06 06:06:00 | Thanks a lot. Another question; All the memory I am looking at says PC2-4200 (for the 533MHz variety) but in the Dell manual says "If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300)". Should I be worried that the number is the same? The situation is the same for the 667 speed too. GorCh |
GorCh (13021) | ||
| 709953 | 2008-10-06 06:09:00 | Ok also the Kingston website says that 667MHz is okay for the computer. Sounds like the way to go. | GorCh (13021) | ||
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