Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Really need help picking out RAM.

G

gregrose

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Jun 24, 2010
393
111
Hey guys, it is crucial that i get great working ram. I have to go into heavy recording over this winter to bust out an album for Universal. Ive been looking at a few different brands and im not sure what to go with. I would like to stay in the price range of $120 & below, but most i find under 120 a lot of people seem to always have issues.

Crucial's seems to be great, not 1 negitive complaint, but its so damn expensive, any insight would be awesome. Thanks so much.

Here are a few im looking at:

Crucial $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=3#scrollFullInfo

Mushkin $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...yMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Gskill $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231294

Gskill $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...yMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo
 
alust2013 said:
You could buy two of these, which is the exact same thing as the crucial kit you listed, just $48 cheaper.
Click to expand...

holy crap, i would give you a hug if i could right now, I mine as well just do that then.:D:D:D


i guess the model numbers being different doesnt mean anything then does it?
 
gregrose said:
holy crap, i would give you a hug if i could right now, I mine as well just do that then.:D:D:D


i guess the model numbers being different doesnt mean anything then does it?
Click to expand...

I imagine they're just different because one is a two piece kit, and the other is a single module, since they are the exact same spec.
 
The Gskill looks like a solid deal. Especially the bottom one with $15 off the $115. I'd go for that one unless you don't mind your budget.. $50 can go to a new bag, case, or half a week of groceries.
 
Alright, thanks a lot dude, I am going to order this then, thanks for searchin it out.
 
thinkinblue613 said:
No problem, its a good thing its still in stock and the promo for the $15 discount expires tomorrow!
Click to expand...

lol oh no not you thinkin blue, i went with crucial $50 for 4gig stick each, so its same pricing as the $100 deals on there.

haha :)
 
alust2013 said:
You could buy two of these, which is the exact same thing as the crucial kit you listed, just $48 cheaper.
Click to expand...

You sir, should be a newegg salesman!

I was debating over and over and was finally going to go with OWC 8GB kit for $120.... but $100 for Crucial 8GB is hard to pass up.
 
Much debate about this recently. OWC is usually who I turn to, but they seem to have gotten a bad batch, so in this case it's not worth my time or aggravation to buy from them

Here's a link for Crucial RAM, $97.89 + shipping, comes in at about $106.
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2KI...-SODIMM/dp/tech-data/B001MX5YWI/ref=de_a_smtd

You can buy directly from Crucial for $116.99, free shipping. And if they lower their price within 45 days of purchase, you can call and get a price adjustment. This is what I did.
 
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Mac Composer said:
Much debate about this recently. OWC is usually who I turn to, but they seem to have gotten a bad batch, so in this case it's not worth my time or aggravation to buy from them

Here's a link for Crucial RAM, $97.89 + shipping, comes in at about $106.
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2KI...-SODIMM/dp/tech-data/B001MX5YWI/ref=de_a_smtd

You can buy directly from Crucial for $116.99, free shipping. And if they lower their price within 45 days of purchase, you can call and get a price adjustment. This is what I did.
Click to expand...

Why would you do that instead of the link already posted? $101.99 + free shipping.
 
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
BJB Productions said:
OWC.

Amazing product. Lifetime warranty. Fast shipping.

I've used them many times, and they are amazing. Highly recommend. :)
Click to expand...

I agree. My SSD is from them. But they do seem to have gotten a bad batch of RAM in. And $20 cheaper for crucial RAM is a rarity... normally it's around $30 MORE than OWC ram.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back