Memory Questions

[vidman3117]

I am upgrading my memory from 512 to 1 or 2 gb,pc 2100 DDR yet when I search pricing, it varies widely as to and words like "oem" " Non-ECC, Non-Registered, Unbuffered" leave me confused?? Also, if I got pc 2700,insead of 2100 because it was a better price, any downside? Finally where have you found a good deal and reputable dealer to sell this item/
Regards,
Vidman

 

[jschauf]

Check out http:\\

http://www.crucial.com

Tll them what type of computer you have, of what type of motherboard you are ussing and they will tell you exactly what you need. You can use that information to either buy from them or go elsewhere on the internet to purchase your memory. I like http:\\

http://www.zipzoomfly.com

and other people tell me http:\\

http://www.newegg.com

is a good place also.

 

[vidman3117]

Thanks, I will do that.
Vidman

 

[LloydSev]

http://www.newegg.com

http://www.geeks.com

http://www.tigerdirect.com

http://www.bingopc.com

http://www.ocsystem.com

All 5 of those places have done me well.

I buy mostly from NewEgg. Great service.

Computer/Network Technician
CCNA

 

[cdogg]

> Non-ECC, Non-Registered, Unbuffered


That's exactly the type of specs you should be shooting for. All 3 describe standard, non-parity memory which is typically found in workstations and home PC's. You can google search each term to find a definition, but rest assured that these are the specs you're looking for.


> if I got pc 2700,insead of 2100 because it was a better price, any downside?

Not really, but there's no real upside either. Your next motherboard upgrade will likely use either PC3200 or some form of DDR-II SDRAM. Therefore, there's no reason to get anything faster than PC2100 at the present time, unless your CPU's FSB can match it.

~cdogg
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[vidman3117]

Super guys! Really good info!
Regards
dave