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    best 2x1gb ddr3 667 ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hippomofatumas, Jun 7, 2007.

  1. hippomofatumas

    hippomofatumas Notebook Enthusiast

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    hiya all,

    im going to be getting a laptop in mid july and im just wondering if there is any specific ram i should buy.

    i want 2x1gb ddr2 667.

    looking at corsair valueselect right now. somewhere between 80-90 dollars would be ideal.

    thanks!
     
    hippomofatumas, Jun 7, 2007
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  2. Pureknight

    Pureknight Notebook Consultant

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    Corsair is a reputable brand, like OCZ,Crucial,etc , so it should be okay.
     
    Pureknight, Jun 7, 2007
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    junknstuff Notebook Consultant

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    plus ram is really cheap now. i got a single stick for $25, kingston during memorial weekend

    w/o sales, you can probably find them for $35
     
    junknstuff, Jun 8, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Gophn, Jun 8, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Since you generally dont overclock ram in a notebook there really is no reason to buy expensive stuff. Just beware super cheap stuff if your computer is known to have issues with it.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 8, 2007
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