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    Good, reputable RAM companies?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kfan35, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. kfan35

    kfan35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I was wondering which companies sell reputable laptop RAM. i've been seeing a lot of cheap OCZ ram, but wasn't sure if that was reliable or not.

    any ideas on g.skill or crucial?
     
    kfan35, Sep 18, 2008
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  2. Everway9

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    Kingston, Corsair and yes Crucial
     
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    Most people will tell you that they are all the same and to shop for price. Make sure to find one that has a lifetime warranty. Popular companies include Crucial, Kingston, Corsair, G Skill, OCZ etc. I have OCZ ram in my laptop and it has been great, no problems. I ran memtest86+ on each module separately and they passed with flying colors. Make sure you do a memtest86+ on your memory once you get it, to check if it is ok.
     
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  4. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the cheapest ram you can find with lifetime warranty. Brand doesn't matter
     
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    I have had experience with bad RAM in the past and belieive that the brand DOES make a difference.
     
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    kfan35, Sep 18, 2008
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  8. sxusteven

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    Wait.. do you want desktop or laptop ram? That's desktop ram in case you didn't know :eek:
     
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    most of the ram actually comes from the same OEMs, and are rebranded. Even if the ram goes bad, just get a replacement.
     
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  10. powerpack

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    Correct all DRAM in the RAM Modules (DIMMs) you buy is made by:

    Samsung largest
    Hynix 2nd largest
    Qimonda AG (Aeneon) 3rd largest
    Micron (Crucial)
    Elpida Memory

    My RAM opinions, link.
     
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  11. kfan35

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    oohh

    it's desktop ram? oops, haha. i should probably make sure i get laptop ram...
     
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    Make sure it says 200pin or sodimm and you'll know it's laptop ram
     
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    You want 200pin SO-DIMM. What system do you have? Does it support PC-6400 at speed?
     
    powerpack, Sep 18, 2008
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    BRAND? OF RAM? Don't be ridiculous :)

    Get the cheapest one specified for your system that has a good warranty.
     
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    I'm not sure what the RAM yet.

    when i ordered the laptop, it only specified the amount.

    i got the HP dv4t, and wasn't able to find out any more specifics on the RAM. i was hoping i could just get a look at it when i get my computer in a few weeks.
     
    kfan35, Sep 19, 2008
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    any idea on what kind of ram would be good for the dv4t? PC6400? or should i go higher?
     
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    Any 200-pin PC2-6400 module.
     
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    I do not think that laptop will take faster RAM than 6400
     
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    I have been using G Skill for all my notebooks. The ram is cheap and even under heavy loads for long periods of time, the RAM does not need to be replaced.
     
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    Wrong again >_>
    Theres already faster ram like 10666... that doesn't downclock in laptops.
     
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    DDR2-800 200-pin is the fastest.

    DDR3-1066/1333 is available, but there is no point in discussing about DDR3 as it is incompatible with the DV4t. :)
     
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    what price did you get your guys' PC-6400 ram for? 2x2GB?
     
    kfan35, Sep 19, 2008
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    $62 >_<. Canada pricing sucks
     
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    Mushkin has never let me down. It either works or does not and the forever warranty is a great peace of mind.
     
    Mackintire, Sep 22, 2008
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  25. Zenica

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    Patriot memory is good, it has been in my DV6557 for about a year, no problems.
     
    Zenica, Sep 22, 2008
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