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    8GB RAM stick GeIL 1333Mhz DDR3 So-Dimm for only 54.99$!!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by James D, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. James D

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    James D, Jan 20, 2012
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    I can't believe how cheap RAM has gotten. Pretty soon, 8GB sticks will be commonplace and cost as much as 4GB sticks do now. 2GB sticks will probably be obsolete soon.

    And to think 4GB is STILL quite enough for most people.
     
    GTRagnarok, Jan 21, 2012
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  3. James D

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    2 gb is what many old netbooks need... unfortunately they can`t use bigger sticks.
     
    James D, Jan 21, 2012
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  4. whitrzac

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    Thank you... microshaft.


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    whitrzac, Jan 21, 2012
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    The problem is many old laptop still use DDR2, and they are overpriced to make you upgrade to DDR3.
     
    baii, Jan 21, 2012
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    They're overpriced not to make you upgrade, but because very few are made in comparison to the volume of DDR3 sticks being churned out.
     
    Netherwind, Jan 21, 2012
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    Which never apply to GPU/CPU/Board/HDD/SSD or w/e computer component?
    I never see old gen cost more than new gen ...
     
    baii, Jan 21, 2012
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  8. Netherwind

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    How often are you buying a new GPU/CPU/Board that's last gen? RAM is only cheap when made in bulk. And there's only a few manufacturers willing to still make it.
     
    Netherwind, Jan 21, 2012
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    Older RAM has always been more expensive when compared to the same sized modules. Most other parts are also like this. As technology progresses, it generally is cheaper to manufacture products such as the shrinking in the manufacturing process has higher yields per wafer.
     
    sgogeta4, Jan 21, 2012
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  10. westCoastgeekbaby2

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    wow...amazing price
     
    westCoastgeekbaby2, Jan 21, 2012
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    just ordered a dell m6600 -- anyway to figure out if this will be compatible or not?
     
    allbald, Jan 21, 2012
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    has to be running a SB i5 or i7 processor for it to work.
     
    dalamchops, Jan 21, 2012
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  13. saturnotaku

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    Nice price but I'm going to wait for now. I'm hoping to be able to double my current RAM for roughly double the price I paid for that 8 GB kit in the first place--so $60-80 for 16 GB.


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    saturnotaku, Jan 21, 2012
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