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    Crucial vs Mushkin vs Kingmax vs ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bin_asc, May 19, 2009.

  1. bin_asc

    bin_asc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I`m trying to decide on some nice DDR2 SODIMMs for my Acer 5520G.
    Currently I`m on 2GB but want to go up to 4GB ( I don`t think I can stick 8GB into it ). So, which do you recommend ? Budget is not that important. I want quality and speed.
     
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I agree with garetjax, I also have OCZ DDR2 800MHz and it works really good.
     
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    You really cannot go wrong with any of those. If you do happen to get a bad module, its luck of the draw. I got bad OCZ modules before. Kingmax which may be a lesser known brand in the US is actually a really good maker. Just get the cheapest one you can.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Get the cheapest of the three. Just make sure that the memory you buy has a lifetime warranty on it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 19, 2009
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    Agreed with k tron
     
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes K-Tron, that was my point : )
     
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    Crucial probably has better chips since Crucial is owned by Micron (DRAM producer). Though, not all Crucial DRAM use Micron's best chips. I had crucial ones (with Micron D9 chips) that an do 1200mhz at 1.9V vdimm.
     
    jackluo923, May 20, 2009
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed. I compared Crucial DDR2-800 to OCZ DDR2-800. The OCZ required more voltage and even then couldnt make it up to 1000mhz speeds just barely, whereas the DDR2-800 rated Crucials made it up to 1066 easily at only 1.9V. I will try and buy Crucial if I can help it from now on. But for mild overclocking, OCZ will do the job just fine.
     
    channelv, May 20, 2009
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    razorjack Notebook Consultant

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    I have have crucial in my notebook as well,very good ram. :)
     
    razorjack, May 21, 2009
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