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    OEM Laptop Ram Vs Open market ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Janashi, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. Janashi

    Janashi Newbie

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    I'm still hunting for 2GB upgrade for my HP DV9207US.
    What is the difference between RAM from Kingston KTH-ZD8000B/1G and KVR533D2S41G for my laptop?
    Similarly Crucial CT666822 and CT12864AC667?
    I cant afford cost of HP ram :(

    What really makes sense?
    Please shed some light.

    -Janashi
     
    Janashi, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. admlam

    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There's no difference. Get whichever one is cheaper.
     
    admlam, Jun 19, 2007
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    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    I agree. Don't waste your money on OEM stuff. There's a thread somewhere on NBR where you can get the best deals on RAM. :)

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jun 19, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Gophn, Jun 19, 2007
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    The diffrence is marginal, infact you may get higher quality stuff if you go OEM.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 19, 2007
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  6. Janashi

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    Wow you guys are fast. ;)

    Which are the good brands?
    I could see some good deal on OCZ how reliable is that ram?
     
    Janashi, Jun 19, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    All of the brands in the HOT RAM Deals thread are good.

    I personally filter out the questionable ones.

    Pretty much the brand is not as important as the memory chips.

    But the lifetime warranty is the main thing that one should always look for in RAM... which all of the ones I have in the thread includes. :)
     
    Gophn, Jun 19, 2007
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    Yep the IC's and the warrenty are all that matter.

    Seems like everything is Micron of the late, so no worries there.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 19, 2007
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