Alright...So I had a pair of G.Skill 1 Gb sticks that had the Micron D9 chip in it. The key word there is "had." They both burned out on me after about 14 months. After reading numerous NewEgg customer reviews of this memory, I'm finding out that any stick that has a Micron D9 Chip in it will most likely live a short life. I also understand that the Micron D9 chip only comes in the 1 Gb flavor. They don't get any bigger. Still, I'd like to upgrade my total memory to 4 Gb's. As is, I've sent my memory off to G.Skill for an RMA but I'm still considering buying 2 Gb's more of the same memory or starting over and buying two 2 Gb's. I have budgeted $100 for the project. With memory prices being so low, it brings up an interesting dilemma. The current sticks on RMA cost $89.00. When I get them back, I could easily purchase two more and stay within budget. Or, I could purchase almost any 4 Gb's kit and still stay under $100. I guess the real issue is the Micron D9 chips. Can someone explain to me why they are considered so much better than everything else? What about the short lifespan? I've gone through the NewEgg inventory of sticks and have narrowed down my choice to these two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209
It really comes down to buying the Micron chip or not. I just don't know enough about it to make an educated decision. Can someone share some knowledge on the subject? Thanks!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209
It really comes down to buying the Micron chip or not. I just don't know enough about it to make an educated decision. Can someone share some knowledge on the subject? Thanks!