Looking for cheap memory (PC2 3200 or 4200)

Jcranmer · 01-10-2008, 09:09 PM

The title says it all folks.

I am looking for a rock bottom price on 4gb of DDR2-400 or DDR2-533 (PC2 3200 or 4200) to upgrade my step son's Dell system. I need this in (4) 1GB sticks. He only has 1GB (4 X 256MB sticks) at the moment and needs more to play newer games.

Newegg has Crucial (2) 1GB sticks for $39.49 plus shipping. Anyone see anything better? I am basically cheap, even more so when what I am purchasing isn't for me.

I would consider used memory if anyone has a good enough price. (And you are a regular poster around here.)

Jeffbx · 01-11-2008, 06:33 AM

Let me throw this out there for you -

Why do you want 4GB? Sweet spot for a 32 bit system is 2GB. There are very, very few instances I can think of that would benefit from 4GB if you're still running a 32-bit version of Windows, and of those intsances, nearly every one of them involves a server running Oracle & a massive database with multiple clients hitting it simultaneously.

If you have 4x256 today, just pop out 2 of those & replace them with 2x1GB & run with 2.5GB.

There! Saved you 50%!

Leon · 01-11-2008, 06:36 AM

ClubIT has PC2-6400 2GB Dual Channel Kit for $19.99 after rebates, plus $3.50 for shipping. Not sure if that'll work for you.

http://www.gotapex.com/deals/redirect/50810/AEU82UXX/

01-10-2008, 09:09 PM	#1
Jcranmer Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pekin, IN Posts: 1,377	Looking for cheap memory (PC2 3200 or 4200) The title says it all folks. I am looking for a rock bottom price on 4gb of DDR2-400 or DDR2-533 (PC2 3200 or 4200) to upgrade my step son's Dell system. I need this in (4) 1GB sticks. He only has 1GB (4 X 256MB sticks) at the moment and needs more to play newer games. Newegg has Crucial (2) 1GB sticks for $39.49 plus shipping. Anyone see anything better? I am basically cheap, even more so when what I am purchasing isn't for me. I would consider used memory if anyone has a good enough price. (And you are a regular poster around here.)

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01-11-2008, 06:33 AM	#2
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Let me throw this out there for you - Why do you want 4GB? Sweet spot for a 32 bit system is 2GB. There are very, very few instances I can think of that would benefit from 4GB if you're still running a 32-bit version of Windows, and of those intsances, nearly every one of them involves a server running Oracle & a massive database with multiple clients hitting it simultaneously. If you have 4x256 today, just pop out 2 of those & replace them with 2x1GB & run with 2.5GB. There! Saved you 50%!

01-11-2008, 06:36 AM	#3
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,219	ClubIT has PC2-6400 2GB Dual Channel Kit for $19.99 after rebates, plus $3.50 for shipping. Not sure if that'll work for you. http://www.gotapex.com/deals/redirect/50810/AEU82UXX/

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