Preferred memory brands?

I just bought a dv2000t and am going to put in 2GB of 667MHz RAM from elsewhere. I have at least heard of Transcend, Patriot, Kingston, Crucial, Corsair...

Does anyone have any particular preferences or bad experiences with any of them? This is the list I'm looking at.

Also, just for my peace of mind, will all of these work in the dv2000t with Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz?

Thanks!

 

Put in the same brand of memory that is already in it. That way it ensures that you'll run in true dual channel. Other than that, if they provide lifetime warranty and the cas latency's are the same buy what ever is cheaper. That's what I would do.

 

Well, I'm going to remove the 512MB that's in there already (it's two 256MB sticks), so there isn't really any matching necessary.

You mentioned latency, though. What's a good latency? I noticed there were some different ones in the list.

Thanks.

 

Looks like most of them are 5 so really you could choose anyone. I have the Corsair ram on the list because I already had one of those sticks in my laptop. However, GSkill and Patriot and all that jazz is just as good. Look at their reviews. What ever you get you'll be completely satisfied or you won't notice the difference between the brands.

 

Could someone clarify something for me? Do I need a particular type of RAM in order for it to work in dual channel mode, or does it just need to be identical? What I'm asking is, does the RAM have to be specified as dual channel, or will any two identical sticks work that way in this computer? I seem to understand it's a motherboard technology, so any RAM should do it, right?

thanks again

 

No, you dont need to use the same brand to enable dual channel. The memory just needs to be capable of running at the same specifications. Ofcourse having the same brands increases the compatibility but all dual channel requires is memory capable of running at the same specs.

 

The reason I ask is that I saw one site that listed "Dual Channel DDR2 memory." I'm gathering that there is not a particular type of "dual channel-capable" memory.

 

Yeah, they do sell it but its more of a marketing ploy. Although they have a point in that when you have 2 identical sticks chances of any issues are less, but as I said before it is not necessary to have 2 sticks of the same brand.

 

would someone who isnt pro at computers but know something about computers be able to remove and install memory?

 

Probably. Once you get to the RAM, insert the stick at an angle (label side facing up), and push down.

 

This is what I use;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227099

 

Regarding RAM installation, it is quite simple. All you need is a screwdriver and some fingers.

One small correction, though. Most manufacturers put the sticker on the same side of each chip. Laptops (that I have seen, at least) usually have the chips inserted toward each other, meaning one goes in with the sticker side up, the other with the other side up.