Suggestions on WHERE to buy RAM

HardwareNewbie3 · 08-19-2004, 01:24 AM

Taking suggestions on where to buy RAM...
Doesn't matter if its online or stores.

Things I'm considering: price and quality of the RAM.

08-19-2004, 05:33 AM

Hi,

In my opinion, the most important consideration in buying ram is the policy regarding taking back the ram in exchange if it does not work in your machine. There are so many cases of some buying ram that simply do not work for some reason or another in their machine and they are stuck with it. I think NewEgg might be a place to look where it can be exchanged, but I have not dealt with them, so not sure.....do hear good reports from their customers. If they won't guarantee compatibility, DON'T BUY, find a place that will.

Xtant · 08-19-2004, 01:31 PM

www.newegg.com

The BEST place I've found for hardware, execellent customer service, fast shipping/order processing, quality products, a TAD more pricey than the cheapest places on pricewatch.com but the above things make it far worthwhile.

greyknight17 · 08-19-2004, 01:44 PM

Crucial is where I get all my RAM from. Good quality and fast shipping. Prices are usually fair.

**Fox** · 08-19-2004, 03:24 PM

I've bought memory from newegg, and it was just fine. The prices were competitive, though not the lowest, but they have a certain period of time where you can send it back, plus most of the higher-end manufacturers of RAM sold on newegg have lifetime warrantees.

Chri6 · 08-19-2004, 03:56 PM

I too would recommend Crucial on reliability alone for RAM.

cyiwin · 08-19-2004, 10:30 PM

Some motherboards reccomend RAM (brands and speeds) that they have successfully used in testing their MB's. You might look at their website to see if they have. Other than that just don't buy anything that has "generic" or "housebrand" in the description. Buying those types of RAM actually makes it harder to do things error free, like installing WinXP or playing games. I also buy from Newegg.com, they usually exchange for free or refund with a 15% restocking fee.

**twajetmech** · 08-23-2004, 04:06 PM

Retail = Newegg.com or buy Direct from Mushkin.com

08-19-2004, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
HardwareNewbie3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 31 OS: ME & XP	Suggestions on WHERE to buy RAM Taking suggestions on where to buy RAM... Doesn't matter if its online or stores. Things I'm considering: price and quality of the RAM.

08-19-2004, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-19-2004, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chri6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Don't forget! I too would recommend Crucial on reliability alone for RAM.

08-19-2004, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
cyiwin Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 46 OS: XP pro	Some motherboards reccomend RAM (brands and speeds) that they have successfully used in testing their MB's. You might look at their website to see if they have. Other than that just don't buy anything that has "generic" or "housebrand" in the description. Buying those types of RAM actually makes it harder to do things error free, like installing WinXP or playing games. I also buy from Newegg.com, they usually exchange for free or refund with a 15% restocking fee. __________________ Never buy a GeForce with and XT in the title, never buy a Radeon with an SE in the title!

08-23-2004, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
twajetmech I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,388 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	Retail = Newegg.com or buy Direct from Mushkin.com __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

08-19-2004, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, In my opinion, the most important consideration in buying ram is the policy regarding taking back the ram in exchange if it does not work in your machine. There are so many cases of some buying ram that simply do not work for some reason or another in their machine and they are stuck with it. I think NewEgg might be a place to look where it can be exchanged, but I have not dealt with them, so not sure.....do hear good reports from their customers. If they won't guarantee compatibility, DON'T BUY, find a place that will.

08-19-2004, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xtant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144 OS: XP Pro	www.newegg.com The BEST place I've found for hardware, execellent customer service, fast shipping/order processing, quality products, a TAD more pricey than the cheapest places on pricewatch.com but the above things make it far worthwhile.

08-19-2004, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I've bought memory from newegg, and it was just fine. The prices were competitive, though not the lowest, but they have a certain period of time where you can send it back, plus most of the higher-end manufacturers of RAM sold on newegg have lifetime warrantees.