I need cheap but good 256mb PC133!!!

[Warthog]

Why is "generic" memory bad??

Does it not run as fast as the "better" kinds (Micron, Kingston, etc.)?

Why do they only have good deals on the 128mb sticks!! If anyone finds one on a 256 stick, tell me! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[codybear]

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/Forum10/HTML/000957.html

[Warthog]

hehe...yeah forgot about that one....it's just that I was hoping that they would go even cheaper. After all, a stick of 128 is $50!!! Why is a stick that is twice the capacity, three times more in price?

Warthog

[prosez]

www.computersupersale.com (http://www.computersupersale.com) down to $83 for 256mb pc133 syncmax

[jad1097]

This is what I hate about that cheap ram! I guess it is fine if you have a mobo it is compatible with.
http://www.computersupersale.com/Product/memory/256mbpc133O.htm

* will not work with Abit KT7 Raid-100 & Soyo 7VBA-133
256MB PC133 Syncmax Memory (Manufacturer model number S256M16044-7) Compatible Main Board List

VIA KT-133 Chipset


ABIT: KT-7 (KT-7Raid is not compatible)

AOPEN:
ASUS: A7V series

Biostar: Incompatible

DFI: Incompatible

EPOX: EP-8KTA

FIC: AZ-11

Giga-Byte: Incompatible

MSI: Incompatible

PC Chips: Incompatible (MB 805LR is not compatible)

SHUTTLE: Incompatible

SOYO: Incompatible

Tekram: Incompatible

TYAN: Incompatible

VIA KX-133 Chipset


ABIT: KA-7

AOPEN: AK72

ASUS: Incompatible (K7V is not compatible)

Biostar: Incompatible

Tekram: Incompatible

TYAN: Incompatible

Chaintech: CT-7ATA

AMD 750 Iron Gate Chipset


ASUS: K7-M series

BCM: QS750

EPOX: Incompatible

FIC: SD-11

Giga-Byte: GA-7IXE

MSI: MS-6167

SHUTTLE: Incompatible

TYAN: Incompatible

SOYO: Incompatible

VIA Apollo 133A Pro Chipset


ABIT: VT6X4, VH-6 (VA-6 is not compatible)

AOPEN: AX34Pro, AX64Pro (AX63Pro is not compatible)
ASUS: P3V4X

Chaintech: CT-6ATA4

DFI: CA64-SC

ECS: Incompatible

EPOX: EP-3VCA2

Gainward: Incompatible

Giga-Byte: 6VX7-4X (6VX-e series are not compatible)

MSI: MS-6309

PC-Partner: APAAS13-C950

Sceptre: SC394XA

SHUTTLE: AI61 (AV14 is not compatible)

SOYO: Incompatible

Tekram: Incompatible
TYAN: S1854 Trinity 400

Incompatible Chipset:


Intel 430 VX, TX, 440LX, 440BX, i810, i815, i820, i840 Chipsets are not compatible
All VIA Chipset is not compatible except Apollo Pro 133A (Some of them still have compatible problem)

Ali Chipset is not compatible.

Not listed mother boards are not tested, so we can not guarantee to work and you will be charged 20% of restocking fee if you return memory because your mother board is not compatible. There are no refund after 7days from purchased date.

[Aleph1]

My cheesy generic 256MB pc133 ram works at 114mhz cas2 =) Good stuff hehe

[This message has been edited by Aleph1 (edited 12-13-2000).]

[Dmass]

http://www.step-thermodynamics.com/Memories.htm

if you buy a cooler this is the price, if not buying a cooler add $25.00

STEP ThermoDynamics' 64Meg 3.3V PC133 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $29.00*
STEP ThermoDynamics' 128Meg 3.3V PC133 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $49.00*
STEP ThermoDynamics' 256Meg 3.3V PC133 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $105.00*

STEP ThermoDynamics' 64Meg 3.3V PC150 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $55.00**
STEP ThermoDynamics' 128Meg 3.3V PC150 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $76.00**
STEP ThermoDynamics' 256Meg 3.3V PC150 168-Pin SDRAM DIMM = $130.00**

[jnas]

go to www.bestcomputerusa.com (http://www.bestcomputerusa.com) and check out there prices. you have to call them to order and probably need a credit card but they have very good prices like $135.00 for your 256 ram.

[Warthog]

So, the *only* risk I take with getting generic memory, is the compatibility factor?

Warthog

[Doerofway]

Also If you have ever "troubleshooter" a system with cheap ram, you will never buy it again. whether it is lifetime replacement or not. It can cause some real weird errors and they can be very intermittent.

[Warthog]

Thanks man http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Warthog

[AMD kicks]

They know that the people shelling out for the 256mb sticks will pay a premium for it. Where as the 128mb buyer are usually home buyers and are more price conscious.

[rekrot]

Hey jnas, I live down the street from Bestcomputer USA and have bought alot of ram and other stuff from them. Check their ram prices:
32mb SDRAM 168 PIN 10ns $25.00
32mb PC100 SDRAM 168 PIN 8ns $18.00
64mb SDRAM 168 PIN 10ns $39.00
64mb PC100 SDRAM 168 PIN 8ns $30.00
64MB PC 133 168PIN $39.00
128mb SDRAM 168 PIN 10ns $79.00
128mb PC100 SDRAM 168 PIN 8ns $59.00
128MB PC 133 168 PIN $65.00
256mb PC100 SDRAM 168 PIN 8ns $119.00
256MB PC 133 168 PIN $129.00
And all their ram is Micron ram. I recently ran 2 of my 64 MB PC 133 sticks up to 147 mhz in a friends Asus CUSL2-c Solano with a Flipchip 800e/133 chip and they ran great http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Have a merry one! Robert