Memory for Dell E1705

[lomas]

I have a Dell E1705 Notebook and would like to get some feedback on good quality memory. Hard to choose from the different companies. Looking to getting 2x 1gb pieces. Also do a lot of multitasking with MS Office 2003 and play WoW at times in window mode, while having other MS Outlook and IE running.

 

[o1die]

I would use crucial's memory advisor. Crucial memory comes with a lifetime guarantee. Use their software to locate the right memory for your dell system. If you don't like the price on their website, check newegg or pricewatch.

 

[lomas]

Thanks for the link!

I noticed the pricing was the same on both selections:

US $79.99
2GB kit (1GBx2)
CT498905 DDR2 PC2-4200 • CL=4 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-533 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64

US $79.99
2GB kit (1GBx2)
CT541053 DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64

 

[o1die]

I checked the Fry's electronics ad today, and they have crucial pc5300 notebook memory for $59.99 plus a $10 rebate for 2 1 gig sticks. They give you a 15 day return policy with no restocking fee. They will also install it for a nominal fee, if you don't feel comfortable taking apart your notebook.

 

[lomas]

I'll most likely order online. I noticed a big difference in pricing for Crucial memory. Not sure if there is a difference between the two because on the Crucial website it only had one type of memory for my system and had a different sku number than both newegg and zipzoomfly. Zipzoomfly was $45.99 for one 1g and newegg was $57.99 for both

Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148086
Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Notebook Memory - Retail
$57.99
3 Business Day Shipping $4.99
Buffered/Registered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 5
ECC: No
Heat Spreader: No
Model #: CT2KIT12864AC667
Item #: N82E16820148086

Zipzoomfly
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80061-12
Crucial Technology CT12864AC667 1GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 200-Pin SODIMM Memory Retail ***Free Shipping***
Lifetime Warranty (For Notebooks and Laptops)
ZipZoomfly Part#: 80061-12
Manufacturer: CRUCIAL TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturer SKU: CT12864AC667
Our Price: $45.99

Crucial's website
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=73F155B2A5CA7304
2GB kit (1GBx2), 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module
CT541053US $79.99
Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)

 

[o1die]

The product numbers don't match. You can use cpu-z (a free download) and see if it will Id your current memory. The dell forum may also have some info. If you want to save time and potential problems, I would order directly from the crucial website and pay a little more. If the newgg memory doesn't work, you'll have to pay return shipping and a 15% restocking fee.

 

[lomas]

Thanks for feedback, just ordered off Crucial's website just to be safe. Thanks again.