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    Upgrading Memory: G.Skill or Mushkin?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by n3verm0re, Mar 4, 2010.

  1. n3verm0re

    n3verm0re Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking into upgrading from 4 GB to 8 GB RAM, so I'm wondering whether anyone has any feedback on memory from G.Skill or Mushkin. I've found 8 GB from both companies at Newegg with identical specs and nearly identical prices.

    Over-clocking is unlikely, at best.

    G.Skill vs. Mushkin

    Thanks for any suggestions you can offer!
     
    n3verm0re, Mar 4, 2010
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  2. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    they both look the same... i'd just get the cheaper one...
     
    sean473, Mar 4, 2010
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  3. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I personally prefer G. Skill. I've upgraded many systems using G. Skill memory.

    Rarely do I run into issues with it.
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 4, 2010
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  4. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    I've got G. Skill as well. I picked the least expensive and haven't had a single issue under normal use thus far. Still, I have to admit, I haven't pushed it anywhere near the limit yet.
     
    Krane, Mar 4, 2010
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  5. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i use mushkin, having no problems here.

    but yeah, both should be fine, get the cheapest one.
     
    davepermen, Mar 4, 2010
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  6. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    I use Mushkin and also have no issue. Both are in my experience good brands so I concur, just pick whichever is cheaper. :D
     
    Melody, Mar 4, 2010
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  7. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Whichever one is the least expensive.
     
    Mastershroom, Mar 4, 2010
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  8. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    Why CAS 9 -- wouldn't CAS 7 be better?
     
    sgilmore62, Mar 4, 2010
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  9. laserbullet

    laserbullet Notebook Evangelist

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    Better on paper yes, but there will be no difference in real life performance. Literally none. Not a minuscule difference, no difference at all.
     
    laserbullet, Mar 4, 2010
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  10. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    3DMark Vantage would probably show some difference if you are on integrated graphics! But yeah, I agree with you.
     
    Trottel, Mar 4, 2010
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  11. n3verm0re

    n3verm0re Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the feedback guys :)
     
    n3verm0re, Mar 8, 2010
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