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    Questions on RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AznJohnson, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. AznJohnson

    AznJohnson Notebook Guru

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    1. Is K-Byte memory trusted enough to run proficiently (for what it says it does of course)

    2. Is a 667MHz operating memory card good? Or does it suck? (More MHz means better speed right?)

    3. Is $39 each a good price to deal with on a 667MHz memory card (K-Byte)

    4. How easy is it to install RAM?
     
    AznJohnson, Jul 15, 2007
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    You mean GB? Right?
    Yes faster, Even with 5 latency
    Sounds Fair if 1GB, who makes
    Considered easy on most systems, good instructions out there.

    ATI!
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 15, 2007
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  3. AznJohnson

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    K-Byte makes the memory
     
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    OOPS!
    K-Byte has been around for 20 years, US based out of Texas. Limited number of actual true memory manufacturer's, many are just re branded I suspect that is what they do (don't think they are making memory in Texas). I know nothing about their rep but I would buy if price is right.
     
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    Heh, what a save.

    Variation in RAM performance is minimal at the 667 level. Get the K-Byte, it will either work or it wont. If it doesn't, hopefully you ordered from NewEgg so you can RMA for new ones. In my experience, there are always a few faulty sticks with every batch of RAM from almost any manufacturer. As BadDog mentioned, very few companies actually produce RAM, you just buy it from a corporation that sticks their logo on the RAM. For example, I think Micron (a RAM manufacturer) produces ram for several companies including their own company Crucial.
     
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    Yes, very few companies make RAM chips, but very many make RAM modules. If the PCB sucks, it doesn't matter how good your chips are, you WILL have problems: data corruption, slow performance from recovery of errors, system instability...

    Like I mentioned in another thread, I wouldn't touch that memory, for myself or a customer. It's not worth the risk for a few bucks.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 15, 2007
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  7. AznJohnson

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    Hmm...I've set my sights on a Patriot 2x 1 GB stick of RAM now, which has 667MHz speed. Should I do that for 2 GB of RAM, or, should I buy the 2 GB stick one (single) which, has 2 GB on it, for cheaper, and letting me have 2.5 GB of RAM (Drawback is, it only has 533 MHz of speed, that good enough?)
     
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    You're not just losing Mhz with the 2.5GB scheme, you're losing dual channel. AFAIK you still need matched pairs for dual channel to work.
     
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    2GB one stick should cost more than 2X1GB? NO?
     
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    For some weird, funky reason, NO. It's because it has slower MHz. But as the penguin says, I can't do it I guess.
     
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    I learned along time ago, never argue with a penguin but I believe you may still get dual channel but at the slower Mhz and more latency. So I agree with the bird, and would not do. Windows 32-bit can't see much more than 3GB, I would settle for 2GB, I would want 677 but would settle for 533 if budget.
     
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    Yeah, I might have missed dual channel progressing to the point where you don't need matched pairs.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 16, 2007
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    Eh, fair enough. I'll just get 2 GB on my notebook... not like I need anymore.
     
    AznJohnson, Jul 16, 2007
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