HOT RAM Deals! (read first before posting)

Utilizing a non-matched pair is just fine, you'll get more performance out of 3GB non matched than you would out of 2.5GB matched. Go ahead and just order a 2GB stick, and don't worry too much about the brand. As long as it's got a warranty and decent return/exchange options, you're golden.

Edit: 2.5GB matched? I must not be thinking straight. The comparison I wanted to make was between 3GB unmatched and 2GB matched, or even 2.5GB unmatched and 2GB matched. Sorry for the stupid mistake

 

I have 2.5gigs of ram right now unmatched and it runs great. I'm actually playin Battlefield 2142 at 1280x800 with high settings (with the AA turned on to 2x). I also played the demo for Bioshock close to the high setting. I only have a 8400m gt, so I was surprised how different my laptop performed compared to what I have been reading around on this forum about only playin those games in low-med settings.

 

I just looked at the newspapers today and stumbled across this hot deal from fry's. 2 days only. No rebates, $65, free shipping, this is a steal. unfortunately it sold out. damn! can I still order even if it sold out?

 

I am about to upgrade my Toshiba Satellite P100-195, which has 2x 512MB (DDR2533). I´m not sure which of the following options would be better:
1 - Buy 1x 2GB DDR2 667 - I would have a total of 2.5GB, but running at 533MHz
2 - Buy 2x 1GB DDR2 667 - I would have a total of 2GB only, but running at 667MHz

Any comments are highly appreciated!!!

 

#2 is obviously more expensive...but allows for upgrades in the to larger memory

 

Hey Eyecon82,
Thanks for the comment, but I think you got the wrong number, right? Because #2 is cheaper (at least in Newegg.com) and also, if I get 1 slot with 2GB, in the future would be easier to upgrade to 4GB by getting just another 2GB. Or am I missing something here?

 

whoops..sorry..i was being dyslexic

I meant i would go with number 1 as it would allow more room for upgrade in the future

 

exactly!! got it right...this way it would theoretically cost you less in the future to upgrade since you dont have to replace both sticks...just the smaller one

 

Any comments on the 533MHz compared to 667MHz? I mean, if I just consider to upgrade for this time, is it better to have 2GB at 667MHz or 2.5GB at 533MHz? Thanks!

 

And yet another HOT deal from Frys!

2x1GB kit of Crucial DDR2-667 memory for $69.99- $20 rebate + $5 shipping = $54.99 shipped AR! Link

 

Thanks Jason!

Does anyone know if http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5284707 is 2x1gb or 1x2gb?

 

That is a 2GBx1 stick. I looked it up on OCZ's site. THAT IS AN AMAZING PRICE! $64.99AR for a 2GB stick!!!

 

wow that is a good deal....it comes to around $76 after rebate with shipping and tax....BUT IT IS NOT IN STOCK!

is there a dramatic diff b/w pc5300 and pc5400?

and a diff in the corsair and ocz brand?

 

To answer your question, Read what Gophn said on the first page at the top.

There's something you guys should know when they (frys in this particular matter) label a product "Sold Out". because usually it isn't. When my dad called, they had 28 in stock (for the patriots ram). My theory is that when they are on the verge of going out of stock, they label it as "Sold out" hoping only the smart buyers will call instead of looking at their website that way only a few lucky ones will get it.
So CALL them and ask them if they have some in stock. This can apply to other retailers too.

 

eh...its ok...i spent $100 total on corsair ram a few days ago and don't want to deal with the return process

 

So I was just about to purchase DDR2 2GB PC5400 SO-D OCZ from FRYs when I checked cpu-z to see what speed my current RAM was using and I was a bit surprised.

2 x DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 512 MBytes, Hyundai Electronics

I currently have 1gb of memory (2x512) but the speed on the RAM is 333 MHz this would mean that when I installed my new 2gb stick at 667 MHz it would only run at 333MHz? Would this be sacrificing a huge part of my power? Would my best option be to buy another 1gb stick at 667 MHz or would it be ok if I only had the 1x 2gb stick at 667MHz?

On a side note, I purchased this laptop in December of 2006 from HP, is it normal for them to put in such crappy RAM?

Any comments are appreciated.

 

Ahh what i just ordered the 2x1gb patriots the other day n two better deals come along! arr slightly annoyed, i guess i don't have to worry about any rebates n such!

 

Corsair 2GB DDR2-667 SODIMM Notebook Memory does not have free shipping anymore

and I havent found many glowing reviews of frys.com(which is what outpost.com is now) so... I might have to stick with newegg.com which is much more dependable...

 

yeh, do you think the 2x1gb pate's was a gd deal or should i get a diff one?

 

Fry's was pretty good, I bought a Corsair 2gb ram from them, they charged me tax since I lived in Ohio, but I bought it at 11pm one night, received it 2pm the next day, that's less than 24 hours. I guess it depends on where you live, but I think I'm going to continue to buy from them

 

Yeh mine says its coming from Ohio so they must have just ran it down to ur doorstep! i live in CT and it says it gets here tonite, when i only order yesterday, not bad

 

Wow nice one DHL, it says "saturday delivery" well it never got here, sunday's im pretty sure they dont deliver!

 

okay, just ordered 4 gigs from Fry's

it had better be good/on time!!!

 

it will definitely be on time...they ship via DHL...which is awesome

 

sweeet

I actually think DHL will bring my 1520 and my memory on the same day then!

ha! weeeee I'm excitedddd

 

The 2GB Transcend stick price has fallen to around $94 down from $99.

 

For newegg Use coupon code EMC918SYME03 for $5.00 off.

Any opinions on this memory? compared to OCZ? I'm looking for a 4GB s/u for my xps1330. Any feed back would be highly appreciated!

 

what company is that code for?

 

I couldn't resist. The Transcend stick is $98.99, but now has an instant $10 off...that combined with the $5 off coupon mentioned above meant I just paid $88.98 for the entire package including shipping. I have a 2GB stick on my new notebook, this means I'm getting 4GB!

Sweet!

 

how many mhz?

 

PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz

 

this looks very cheap:
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5001625?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
2x1gb CL4 for 50$
but, I looked for this on corsair web site and i can't find these sticks there.
there's only 1 1gb stick on the site and it's CL5
what is that all about?

 

2GB (2x1GB) PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz CL5 200-Pin SO-DIMM Patriot Signature PSD22G667SK
$10.00 Rebate

PATRIOT:
FRYS.com #: 4789099

http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4789099

Dirt Cheap......... $49.99 AR Free Shipping....... & only $10 MIR

 

An interesting analysis of ram prices and where they may be headed.

http://dealmac.com/deals/Price-trends-on-PC2-5300-laptop-RAM/187934.html

 

They're going down in the long term, and it doesn't take much to anticipate that. It always has, always will. There's some things you can just expect. You can expect the tide to rise and fall, you can expect the sun to come up tomorrow, and you can expect your tech stuff to lose it's value.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?ATT=20144066&CMP=AFC-SlickDeals&item=N82E16820144066

Geil 4GB 2x2GB PC2 5300 259.99 -- 169.99 After MIR

 

http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5284717

4GB PC2-5400 DDR2 / SODIMM Dual Channel Kit (2X2GB) / PN - OCZ2MV6674GK / OCZ
$139.99 after $30 rebate

 

Fry's now has 2 gb ocz ddr2 667 mhz ram for $40.99 after rebate. Or 2 gigs patriot for 55 bucks before rebate, 45 after. Like I said.... it always just keeps going down.

 

Hello !

Two new sticks (the same model) from the SAV came back yesterday.
I put them in my Alienware m9750, i remove my battery and press the buton power first for safe manipulation.
Exactly the same problem ....
What's that ???????
The only difference between stock memory and crucial is the timming :
5-5-5-13 for stock and 5-5-5-15 for crucial.
Can this be the source of my problem ?
Can anyone help me ?
Thanks.

 

those are 2x1..much diff than 1x2

 

I never said it was 1 2gig stick. Before the 2 one gig kits were going for 65-70 at the beginning of the month. Now it's down to 40. The single stick of 2 gig will come down too, eventually.

 

I've got a Qosmio G45-AV680.

I wanted to upgrade my current configuration of 2GB (2x1) --> 3GB (1x2 + 1x1).

The question I had was with regards to the current 2GB sticks.

Crucial's website lists two versions of their 2GB:

1) DDR2 PC2-5300
2) DDR2 PC2-6400

It got me wondering if there was a considerable performance difference between the 6400 vs. the 5300... also will my system:

(Core 2 Duo / T7300 @ 2.00GHz - Intel Santa Rosa PM965 chipset)

be able to take advantage of the 6400 stick? and if so, does it matter that the 6400 is listed as "unbuffered"?

Many thanks.

 

I'm looking to get some new rams but i'm at a dilemma

according to cpu-z i have 2x512mB DDR2 PC2-5300(333MHz) but I was wondering if I can get some PC2-5300(667MHz)? Will this work on my dell vostro 1500 or do I specifically need 333MHz's PC2-5300?

 

DDR2-667(PC2-5300) is clocked at 333MHZ but due to the Double Data Rate (DDR) it's effective rate is 667MHz so any DDR2-667(PC2 -5300/5400 200pin sodimm) ram should work in your laptop.

 

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5387938

39.99 for 2gb ddr2 667mhz laptop ram.

 

Is this RAM compatible with my Toshiba Qosmio G45?

Thanks

 

yes it is...but doesnt that laptop come with 2gb standard?

 

You want this one to get to 3GB 2+1 =3
DDR2 2GB PC5400 SO-D OCZ
$20.00 Rebate
Item # 5284707 OCZ Same Day $94.99 74.99 after rebate.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5284707?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

Transcend 2gb 1x2gb PC2 5300 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208323
$75.99, plus you get a free 1gb usb flash drive!

 

how do i get the free usb flash drive?