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    Value RAM vs Regular?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spud8, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. spud8

    spud8 Notebook Consultant

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    What is the difference between the cheaper "Value RAM" and regular RAM offered from Kingston, Corsair, etc?
     
    spud8, Mar 4, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    i believe it has to do with where the chip is cut from the board. i don't recall reading any posts about people having problems with them.
     
    drumfu, Mar 4, 2006
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    pbcustom98 Goldmember

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    check this website out..

    http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/17298

    basically it is tested more to see how accurately it runs compared to its set timings. it would have a better memory chip, comes with a heat dissipator...etc..

    hope this helps.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 4, 2006
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  4. Smith2688

    Smith2688 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, crappy timings and instability are definitely high on the list of value RAM's negatives.
     
    Smith2688, Mar 4, 2006
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  5. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Typically Value Rams does not come with Tight timings. But that way it is more stable and compatible with more boards.

    And performance RAMS typically (Like Ex: Kingstom Hyper X) comes with tighter timings, heat spreader( more heat with tighter timings).

    As per laptops, I do not see much performance models and also there is no point as most laptops does not allow you change RAM voltages.
     
    chinna_n, Mar 4, 2006
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  6. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    As said before better ram comes with tighter timings, lower voltage needs (sometimes) and higher frequencies. They are actually made with different quality wafers.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 4, 2006
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