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    Kingston ValueRAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kain, Dec 4, 2009.

  1. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    How is Kingston ValueRAM for laptops? Do the timings/latencies matter much or do I just have to get the kind of RAM (DDR2, DDR3, etc.) and speed (667MHz, 800MHz, etc.) right?
     
    Kain, Dec 4, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You just need to get the same type. Same speed as your old memory is preferable, but any speed should work.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 4, 2009
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  3. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    By "same type" do you mean DDR2, DDR3, etc.?
     
    Kain, Dec 4, 2009
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  4. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Indeed .
     
    dtwn, Dec 4, 2009
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Value ram + thaiphoon burner = gaming ram.

    But sometimes value ram + thaiphoon burner = BSOD.

    If you get lucky, your value ram will have good chips on it (like hynix). If you're unlucky you will get some bad chips.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 4, 2009
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  6. allfiredup

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    I've bought Kingston ValueRAM for at least 30 different computers over the last several years (for work and personal systems). I've never received a faulty module or had any significant issues with it! :D
     
    allfiredup, Dec 5, 2009
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  7. MadHater

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    Same experience here.

    I have had numerous ValueRAM sticks in my hands in the last few years and had no problems at all. The main reason I have been using this brand is simply due to its availability (you can find them everywhere) and excellent price. I am talking about DDR2 RAM modules.

    Currently I have 2x1GB DDR2 Kingston ValueRAM in my old desktop and it has been going just fine for last two years. I will probably use them until they break out. DDR2 modules will soon replace DDR's in terms of price, so I guess I am going DDR3 when the time for the next upgrade comes.
     
    MadHater, Dec 6, 2009
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  8. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    Kingston ValueRAM is good stuff. I can also say that Kingston has one of the best RMA procedures out there to back up their lifetime warranty, in the rare event you should experience a problem.
    Kingston is high on my list for adding RAM to OEM (e.g., Dell, HP, Apple, etc.) machines.
     
    LoneWolf15, Dec 6, 2009
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  9. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    i thought OCZ was better than kingston.... especially with the warranty and RMA stuff....
     
    sean473, Dec 6, 2009
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  10. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    I've had OCZ memory, and the RMA process was reasonable.

    With Kingston though, they send out the replacement RAM, and a PDF for a FedEx shipping label comes to me via e-mail. All I have to do is print the label, take it to any FedEx-Kinko's or FedEx shipping center along with the RAM ('m returning, and they'll stick it in a bubble mailer and send it back, no cost or issues on my part. Easiest replacement I've ever done.
     
    LoneWolf15, Dec 6, 2009
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  11. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay, I need a super quick reply. I'll be buying some RAM today.

    I'm buying a single 2GB stick and I have two options: Kingston and Patriot.

    Both are DDR2 667MHz and the price for Kingston is $51 and for Patriot is $60. Which should I get?
     
    Kain, Dec 9, 2009
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  12. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Kingston.

    Unless you overclock your ram.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 9, 2009
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  13. Kain

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    I just got back from the computer store. Unfortunately, they ran out of Kingston RAM but had the Patriot RAM. However, the Patriot RAM was 800MHz and since my laptop supports 667MHz I didn't want to pay extra or something I won't be able to take advantage of. Instead, they had some TwinMOS 667MHz RAM for $50 which I bought. Anyone heard of TwinMOS RAM? Any good? I haven't opened it yet as I would like to get some feedback first. The 2GB RAM that came with my computer is Hyundai RAM so I guess TwinMOS must be at least better than that?
     
    Kain, Dec 9, 2009
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  15. Kain

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    Unfortunately, I can't order from Newegg as I don't live in the US. However, I installed my new RAM and everything seems to be working fine.
     
    Kain, Dec 9, 2009
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