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Difference between RAM brands?
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The advantage Crucial have over others is they have total control over their manufacturing and supply chain from start to end. Whereas with other ram manufacturers, parts supplies change constantly, most notably the DRAM chips. From a QC point of view, having your parts similar all the time is more preferable to having to change and swap them as your supplies change.
At least this is my 2c. But as far as performance and quality goes, you get what you pay for.
At least this is my 2c. But as far as performance and quality goes, you get what you pay for.
It isn't much but bad or incompatible memory from a couple dollars saved can really ruin your week.
I went with the crucial low voltage memory recommendation and was happy. The price was competitive with off brand anyway, search around for some coupon codes.
I went with the crucial low voltage memory recommendation and was happy. The price was competitive with off brand anyway, search around for some coupon codes.
Generally speaking most are pretty close but I will say some of those bargain basement type of modules may cause problems if they're not too close to specification.
I don't go for the cheapest or the most expensive but ones that have good customer support behind them, so if a problem does crop up, I can get it dealt with fairly painlessly. I buy from crucial, OWC or some name brands from newegg.
I don't go for the cheapest or the most expensive but ones that have good customer support behind them, so if a problem does crop up, I can get it dealt with fairly painlessly. I buy from crucial, OWC or some name brands from newegg.
Yup, I only buy Crucial or Kingston. If the get the best, then you don't ever have to worry.