Is RAM RAM?

[pcmxa]

So this ram(8 GB Kingston valueRam PC3-8500) sells for around $90 compared to OWC's PC3-8500 8GB ram modules which sell for around $150. What I am wondering if ram is ram or if there are issues beyond the specs that I would need to worry about?

 

[Hellhammer]

RAM is pretty much RAM. I never pay extra for certain brand. Nothing to worry about, especially since Kingston is a reputable brand.

 

[alust2013]

The kingston one is only 4GB... but, like HH said, don't bother paying more if you can find the same thing for less.

 

[pcmxa]

The spec sheet is for 4GB but they produce it in 8GB as well. Accidentally linked to the 4GB spec, but it is the same except for size.

http://www.valueram.com/datasheets/KVR1066D3Q8R7S_8G.pdf

 

[toxic]

all memory is the same, the difference between expensive RAM and cheap RAM is that the more expensive one has more testing, so you're (supposedly) less likely to get a bad stick.

I just buy the cheapest RAM I can find. testing it myself only takes a few hours, and my work isn't so important that I can't wait a few days to get a new module if it's bad.