Kingston RAM from Best Buy

[ck42866]

Is Kingston Value RAM from Best Buy any good?

Just wondering so I know the next time they have a deal.

[Cygnus-X1]

I got a stick of 128 pc100 Sdram for my Compaq
about a year ago (when prices were quadruple
compared to now http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif)
It works just fine alongside my Compaq ram.

[cedar2]

I have a stick of pc100 value ram that runs quite happily on a 133 FSB.

[Dave_H]

The first time I got one I was put off by the name "value ram" when I recieved it. But I never had a problem with it and have since gone back and purchased more for other systems.
Dave

[rh71]

I saw this on techbargains yesterday, take advantage of it, whatever it means... I just took a quick glance.

256MB RAM $70?, Apr 27

OfficeMax (in-store only) has 256MB Kingston ValueRAM on sale for $94.99. Price match it at Best Buy for $85.49. There's a $15 rebate; final cost $70.49. *Best Buy's "lowest price guarantee" = they will meet competitor's prices and give an addition 10% off. (Thanks JB)

Update: They only give you additional 10% off on products you have purchased and found a better price afterward. If you price match during the purchase, they will only give you what the competitors offer. (Thanks Wilson)

[PassnThru]

I know someone that has a few sticks running at CAS2. I don't recall if it's 100 or 133 but it is running CAS2 at it's rated spped. Of course, your results may vary but yes, it is decent RAM.

[ragtop]

I've used several sticks of PC100 and PC133 on Celeron, PIII, and Duron systems with no problems at all.

[ck42866]

Thanks for the replies, will make give it serious consideration next sale they have.

[Ruahrc]

Just as another report I bought a 256MB PC133 DIMM of that brand works great no problems. I had to buy it because my old ram failed from being pushed too hard so I'm too scared to try CAS2- maybe someday though. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Ruahrc

[ragtop]

Give it a shot Ruahrk - after all, you only live once. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[cheapster]

I am running a stick of Kingston Valueram in my MSI-6309 at 124 MHz cas2. It is rated at 133 cas3 and has Toshiba chips on it. It works fine with the two Mushkin Infinion sticks already in there.
Chuck

[live4spd]

Any Kingston ram is good, keep in mind if it EVER goes Bad you have a large company that will stand behind there product. (Kingston) Probably not gonna find any CAS2 ram in the value bin, but It will work as advertised.