im making a PC an am looking to get 2gb of ram in DDR2 but there are so many different types at different price levels. How do you choose?
2007-04-22 03:03:51 · 7 answers · asked by Helios64 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I usually go by user reviews that are in my price range. Don't read the fluffer positive ones check out the bad ones to see possible problems you may have down the road.
2007-04-22 03:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by rwd420247 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kingston RAM are the best! Never failed me.
If your computer can take ECC (Error Correction Checking) RAM, even better. But they do cost more. These are typically used in servers and are more reliable than your average RAM.
As a previous answer said, check out the reviews first though. And read about those RAMs that cause problems more than those that are recommended.
Also avoid RAM made in China though I know a lot are manufactured there nowadays. And always avoid RAM that have weird brand names like 'strawberry', etc. Those are just hopeless.
Another good way to get the right RAM is to call up PC manufacturers like Dell, HP, Compaq (the more reliable ones) and ask them what brand of RAM they use on their computers, as if you're a intersted buyer and want to know more details before you purchase. They usually test the RAM thoroughly with their PCs before putting together the spec for sale in the market. Although you can't be sure that it will work as well on your motherboard and combined with other hardware on your PC, you can at least be sure that the RAM will work.
2007-04-22 04:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by VinceY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM can variety in sizes. you'll favor to search for advice out of your motherboard's documentation to ascertain what RAM your laptop will settle for. the better the DDR ram the added effectual (i.e. DDR < DDR2 < DDR3 etc.). you are able to placed different sizes of RAM into your motherboard even with the actual undeniable actuality that I do recommend (and so ought to your motherboard documentation) that you position a similar RAM length in each and each slot you make the most of.
2016-12-04 11:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by allateef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of ram you use (SDR, DDR) depends on your motherboard and maybe processor. Check in your motherboards manual what type of ram it uses. If you buy the wrong type it wont work
2007-04-22 03:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea to consider the type of RAM. But to do so, you need to make sure it works on your motherboard. They do have to be compatible...
2007-04-22 03:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check which one is the best & compatible with your motherboard.
2007-04-22 04:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by K c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stopby and check
www.crucial.com
best RAM site online
2007-04-22 03:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by delores4830 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋