This review is a little brief, but you can't write too much about a little stick of RAM! No, really you can't.
Even though I had a computer with 1GB of memory I decided I wanted even more from my computer, so I bought this! 512MB is the average amount of RAM a newish computer has, but it ... Read review
Advantages: Gives me an extra 512MB Disadvantages: No manual.
This review is a little brief, but you can't write too much about a little stick of RAM! No, really you can't.
Even though I had a computer with 1GB of memory I decided I wanted even more from my computer, so I bought this! 512MB is the average amount of RAM a newish computer has, but it really isn't a lot in the long term. But saying I was only upgrading extra!
I never went into a computer before, as I was a software ... ...broke anything. So I spent about ten minutes researching, I thought it would take hours but I was amazed at the simplicity described!
I remember the days of 16MB RAM being loads, so I thought 512MB would cost lots, I was extremely shocked; it only cost around £30, from eBuyer!
Now I'll do a little explaining. Many different types of RAM exist, DDR 400 (PC3200), DDR 266 MHz (more commonly know as PC2100). This is a PC3200 ... more
This review is a little brief, but you can't write too much about a little stick of RAM! No, really you can't.
Even though I had a computer with 1GB of memory I decided I wanted even more from my computer, so I bought this! 512MB is the average amount of RAM a newish computer has, but it really isn't a lot in the long term. But saying I was only upgrading extra!
I never went into a computer before, as I was a software person myself. So I was obviously scared, in case I broke anything. So I spent about ten minutes researching, I thought it would take hours but I was amazed at the simplicity described!
I remember the days of 16MB RAM being loads, so I thought 512MB would cost lots, I was extremely shocked; it only cost around £30, from eBuyer!
Now I'll do a little explaining. Many different types of RAM exist, DDR 400 (PC3200), DDR 266 MHz (more commonly know as PC2100). This is a PC3200 stick. Different motherboards take different RAM.
The way I found out the type of RAM my PC took was simple, I looked at the invoice. On it, it stated '2x512MB DDR400 RAM'. This means I had 2 sticks of 512MB over one stick of 1GB. 2x512MB costs less than 1x1GB.
Many computers only allow 2 sticks of RAM to be in at once, so I would recommend you open up you machine and look if you have any RAM slots free, look at the pictures to see what they look like.
RAM itself is very small, and is less tall than an A5 sheet of paper, and about an inch wide. It is easy to install, you simply pull a little catch, slot it in, and push the catch. Then you boot your machine.
The RAM itself is quite fast, hardly any RAM is faster than 400 MHz, and this is 400 MHz. It hasn't greatly increased by computers visible performance as the original stats were good enough; but some software I use SETI@home, which processes information for Berkeley University, and that has shown some increase in that's performance.
One downside is that no manual is provided, but that is understandable for it's low cost. This is sort of made up though by providing adverts to many (independent) RAM websites.
The RAM itself took two minutes to install. When you go into a computer shop and they say "That'll be £60." they must me giggling inside, £30 in two minutes!
I am very happy with this product, and would recommend it to anyone.
andersonfamily 22.05.2005 (25.05.2005)
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Review of Corsair Value Select memory - 512 MB - DIMM 184-PIN - DDR
Advantages: Inexpensive, reliable, memory upgrade gives huge boost in performance Disadvantages: You must make sure you get the correct type of memory!
...performance. This value product from Corsair is perfect for most users, the only times its not recommended for are servers that are on 24/7 and overclocking. I've never used value memory for overclocking, so couldn't comment, but I have used value select memory in a desktop that is left running for days at a time and never seen any problems. This memory is very robust, I've never had a chip fail.
Memory is also probably the simplest thing to upgrade ... ...to insert the chip and then you are ready to go. In general, no settings need altering in your computer (since it already has some memory, it now just has more, unlike when its faced with an entirely new device).
When upgrading memory you must check exactly which type you need:
First check that you have some slots free. If not then it will involve removing one of the existing chips.
Secondly you need to know the type. Old pentiums will probably ...
sillylizard 22.09.2004
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Advantages: Inexpensive, reliable, memory upgrade gives huge boost in performance Disadvantages: You must make sure you get the correct type of memory!
...keep my own upgraded and corsair memory is the brand I've most often used. Put simply its one of the cheapest and in my experiance delivers equal reliability and performance to other brands. I've only dealt with home computers however - I'm not sure how it performs in servers. In home computers though I've never known a chip fail. If you are building a server you intend to be on 24/7 though then you might want to consider their "ultra-stable" server ... ...be better, but I have little first hand knowledge of these, and for everyday use the performance difference is in the micorsecond range.
Memory is also probably the simplest thing to upgrade inside a computer, it takes only a couple of minutes to insert the chip and then you are ready to go. In general, no settings need altering in your computer (since it already has some memory, it now just has more, unlike when its faced with an entirely new device).
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Manufacturer's product description
Corsair memory is specifically designed for rock-solid performance in the most demanding of applications. Data lines are specifically designed for noise immunity; clock lines are optimized for minimum skew. Corsair has many years of experience in qualifying high-performance memory, and has developed a knowledge base and track record, which is among the best in the industry. Corsair also has strict standards for product qualification; any changes in design, bill-of-materials, and/or supplier, must be re-qualified prior to shipment to end customers. These high standards have resulted in a very robust product, with extremely few failures, returns, or compatibility problems.
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