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    hot deal for RAM :)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by zxc, Nov 17, 2005.

  1. zxc

    zxc Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    I've just found this:
    Transcend Samsung Chipset 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Notebook Memory - $66.95 after rebate.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820208312

    What do you think?

    1. is it a good quality RAm (I have Inspiron6000)
    2. would I be able to get it cheaper around Christmas? I can wait that long but this is the best deal I seen so far :)

    zxc
     
    zxc, Nov 17, 2005
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  2. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    I think that would be as good a deal as any that you'll find even during Christmas. I'm not sure if it's "good quality RAM" or not but it probably gets the job done.
     
    Smashy, Nov 17, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Probably only a slightly worse chance it won't work in which case you can send it back.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 17, 2005
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  4. Shagrath

    Shagrath Notebook Consultant

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    basically like zazonz said, slight chance it wont work, and its ram, its a vvery important component you dont want to buy the bad quailty. Would you buy a computer with a processor thats not known for making processors? For good AND cheap ram crucial is the way to go some even say kingston. Corsair is top dawg you can get some value ram from them for cheap.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...145593&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=Notebook+Memory
    http://www.crucial.com/store/listpa...r=Dell&tabid=AM&model=Inspiron+6000&submit=Go
     
    Shagrath, Nov 18, 2005
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  5. chesney09

    chesney09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I Purchased 2 GB of this exact Ram from Newegg for my XPS. It works GREAT, and is made with Samsung chips. Samsung makes a good majority of the chips that go into RAM so don't let the "Kingston" or "Crucial" crowd deter you from saving a few bucks.
    Is there better Quality out there? I am sure. Are either of the two above better? Possibly. But if you are looking to increase the RAm and performance, save a few bucks, and enjoy.. Give it a whirl . If you have any problems.. Ship it back.
    We aren't running life critical applications here.. So I think you'd be OK.
     
    chesney09, Nov 18, 2005
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  6. zxc

    zxc Notebook Consultant

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    well, I'm not computer fetishist so I think I will go for them

    thx guys

    zxc
     
    zxc, Nov 18, 2005
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  7. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    Will this fit DDR1?
     
    kylechanb, Nov 18, 2005
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  8. pt9386

    pt9386 Notebook Consultant

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    Nope, DDR1 ram and DDR2 ram are two different types of ram, although they use the same number of pins. DDR2 ram using less wattage for it to operate and are used, for now, only in Intel systems. Check the RAM guide for more information:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=30282
     
    pt9386, Nov 19, 2005
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  9. dsgsdadgdsas

    dsgsdadgdsas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought this RAM for my inspiron 9300 and it works great. So it should work fine with 6000 too.
     
    dsgsdadgdsas, Nov 20, 2005
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  10. Shagrath

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    youve probably alreayd bought it by now but fyi this latency is really high have ytou found a lower latency dimm? oh you boys n girls might like this your samsunng(transcend) is on these charts not bad but these are for desktops so maybe you can find lower timed dims for the notebook at an affordable price.
    http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2392&p=2
     
    Shagrath, Nov 20, 2005
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