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    HOT RAM Deals! (read first before posting)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Gophn, May 6, 2007.

  1. scooberdoober

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    Not funny, nor is it a surprise unfortunately.
     
    scooberdoober, Dec 5, 2007
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    45 $ for a 2 gig Corsair module? that`s like 90 $ for 4 gigs! that`s crazy! I cancelled my order from newegg for the 4 gigs g4skill for 145 $ ...phew...
     
    eleron911, Dec 6, 2007
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  4. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Has anyone come across a better price for DDR 333 PC2700 SO-DIMM sticks? The cheapest I can find is $60 shipped, and that's the same model that's in the intro post.

    So, yeah, has anyone found cheaper?
     
    Amol, Dec 8, 2007
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  5. applevalleyjoe

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    Appreciate your information on the 5300 vs. the 5400. I've asked elsewhere and usually have not received an intelligible answer.
     
    applevalleyjoe, Dec 9, 2007
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    I concur, thank you for clearing up 5300 vs. 5400.
     
    Pants!, Dec 10, 2007
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  7. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Maybe the first post should be updated again? Its been over 3 months since the last update, and RAM prices have fallen by about half since that time.
     
    Redline, Dec 11, 2007
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  8. neezee

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    Patriot Signature DDR2 2GB PC2-5300 SODIMM
    [​IMG]

    Price: $59.95 + shipping (with $5 MIR)

    Brand: Patriot
    Model: PSD22G6672S
    Type: 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Capacity: 2 x 1GB
    Speed: PC2-5300 (667MHz) Data Rate
    Cas Latency: CL 5
    Warranty: Lifetime

    http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX19312(ME).aspx
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 8, 2015
    neezee, Dec 11, 2007
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    omegadragon, Dec 12, 2007
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    shorebird, Dec 12, 2007
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  12. Ralli

    Ralli Newbie

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    Flicker, Dec 13, 2007
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    f4ding, Dec 14, 2007
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    Its 2x1GB, Dell only ships dual channel memory, I think, unless you go with 512MB RAM.
     
    Redline, Dec 14, 2007
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  16. chubbyfatazn

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    Might be a repost, but Fry's a 4GB set of PQI PC5300 sticks for $65 after a $20 MIR. They also have a 4GB set of OCZ sticks for $60 after a $30 MIR.

    Link to the PQI

    Link to the OCZ
     
    chubbyfatazn, Dec 14, 2007
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  17. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Dell does let you choose 1x2GB.
     
    f4ding, Dec 14, 2007
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  18. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    The deal is back on! Definitely get the OCZ RAM as the brand's better and it's cheaper.

    Or maybe not. It seems like DDR2-SODIMM prices have been crashing in 2007. Since the next generation of Intel chipsets will be DDR3, maybe you could wait until it bottoms out.
     
    knightingmagic, Dec 15, 2007
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  19. Stan10

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    Stan10, Dec 17, 2007
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    Looks fine to me.
     
    f4ding, Dec 17, 2007
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  21. Stan10

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    Thanks, do you know what the difference is between 5400 and 5300?
     
    Stan10, Dec 17, 2007
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  22. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    PC(2)-5300 and PC(2)5400 are techincally the same thing(DDR2-667) so go for the cheaper one.

    -From the first page of this thread.
     
    Kdawgca, Dec 17, 2007
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  23. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    Newegg's got a 2GB stick of A-Data for $25 after a $15MIR. If you can find another person for a second rebate you could potentially get 4GB for $50 (free shipping)
     
    chubbyfatazn, Dec 17, 2007
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  24. Stan10

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    Sweet deal! I have the Intel T5250 1.5.... will 4GBs actually be better than 3GB? I read somewhere that our systems will only use 3 anyways, is that true?
     
    Stan10, Dec 17, 2007
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  25. zfactor

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    correct but with 3gb you cant run in dual channel mode .. with 4gb it will depend on your notebook some see 3.07 some see 3.25 the dell vostro 1500 even see's 3.56gb..supposedly with sp1 in vista it will see all 4gb .. at least thats what i hear
     
    zfactor, Dec 17, 2007
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  26. Stan10

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    My laptop has 1GB (512x2) currently. I just ordered a 2GB stick.... would it work out if I just pull one of the 512 and replace with the 2GB? or do I need to buy 2GB more to make it 4GBs? Thanks for the answers
     
    Stan10, Dec 18, 2007
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  27. dferrey

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    I did that very thing last night with my daughters Toshiba, worked fine.
     
    dferrey, Dec 18, 2007
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  28. wraithofgod

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    Well, count me in. I'm interested in your RAM deal!
     
    wraithofgod, Dec 18, 2007
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  29. Stan10

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    Thanks for the answer :D
     
    Stan10, Dec 18, 2007
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  30. Stan10

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    I read that if I run 2.5GB (2GB + 512) means I won't be in dual channel mode anymore. Is that going to make it slower than just running the 2GB stick alone? What does dual channel mode mean?
     
    Stan10, Dec 18, 2007
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  31. Kdawgca

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    I wouldnt worry about Dual Channel. More ram is usually better in most programs.

    Take a look at the Dual Channel Ram Guide
     
    Kdawgca, Dec 18, 2007
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  32. chubbyfatazn

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    Running a 2GB would put you in single-channel mode anyway, so it doesn't really matter. Basically, as the name suggests, dual-channel means you get two data channels for increased bandwidth over a single channel.

    This Wikipedia article may be of help to you for a quick summary.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Dec 18, 2007
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  33. Stan10

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    Considering how cheap the 2GB memory is right now ($23.99 after rebate), should I just keep what I have (2GB+512) or get 1 more 2GB and make it 4GB? I mean would I see an improvement in what I do or is it just wasted.

    My laptop is has

    Intel T5250 1.5 with vista home premium.
    I don't use it to play games much but I do use photoshop a lot along with other programs running at the same time.
     
    Stan10, Dec 18, 2007
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  34. scooberdoober

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    At that price, and considering that you are a Photoshop user, I think that you should get it.
     
    scooberdoober, Dec 18, 2007
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    For Sager users,especially SAGER 5790(1) , what RAM are you guys using? I want to get 4 gigs(2x2) and don`t want to worry about compatibility and such.
     
    eleron911, Dec 21, 2007
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  37. Pants!

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    Just use the RAM speed indicated by your laptops manufacturer............
     
    Pants!, Dec 24, 2007
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  38. eleron911

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    Haha,and which are those? you don`t really think Sager is telling everybody what brands of RAM you can use :))
     
    eleron911, Dec 24, 2007
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    planning to upgrade from 2x1GB for my XPS M1330 to 2x2GB

    anyone know any good Canadian deals? all i need to ensure is that the ram is 667 right? brand shouldnt matter?
     
    az_blizard, Dec 25, 2007
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  41. sampunk

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  42. sly

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    they just keep gettin cheaper and cheaper
     
    sly, Dec 28, 2007
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    this really bugs me, couldve waited another month and i wouldve saved $150
     
    SBHawk, Dec 28, 2007
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    Sorry I don't. Yes just make sure the RAM is 667mhz and brand doesn't matter.
     
    Sponsi, Jan 3, 2008
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    For the type of RAM you need:
    http://corsair.com/configurator/corsair_custom.aspx?id=351589
    But it does not have to be Corsair.
     
    Flicker, Jan 3, 2008
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    sampunk, Jan 4, 2008
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    Anyone with a good deal on 2GB stick? Purchasing in US.
     
    Sponsi, Jan 8, 2008
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    grazzt, Jan 15, 2008
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