256Mb 400MHz DDR ram

[samrat_rao]

Hi,

This is a kinda strange question...I wish to buy a DDR 400MHz 256Mb ram. It is a used one ie 2nd hand. Could someone tell me if there is a risk involved with it? I mean i know that electronic items can conk out any time, but would you recommend buying such items?

What could be wrong with these 2nd hand stuff?

Thanks.

 

[shubham1401]

Even used RAM lasts a long time.
It will be hard to find new DDR RAM. So I think you should buy that 2nd hand ram.


Just make sure that the golden pins don't have many scratches on it.

BTW When I bought SDR RAM 2nd hand the shopkeeper gave me 1 year warranty.
See if you can get any warranty or not.

 

[Henry Chinaski]

I don't know where are you from, but to find DDR modules in Europe is not difficult . There are a lot of stores where you can get some new modules. For example at alternate (Germany | Holland | Austria | Belgium | Spain):

I only would buy a second-hand module if I hadn't another options. A memory module is sensible and it can easily be damaged.

 

[samrat_rao]

Hi,

First hand DDR modules are available here in India too. But it costs about 16+USD, which is steep for me for a 256Mb ram. If i get a 2nd hand good one for less than half the price then it is a good option for me. But as you said, it can be easily damaged.

By damaged you mean the gold-plated contacts having scratches?

 

[samrat_rao]

Even used RAM lasts a long time.
It will be hard to find new DDR RAM. So I think you should buy that 2nd hand ram.


Just make sure that the golden pins don't have many scratches on it.

BTW When I bought SDR RAM 2nd hand the shopkeeper gave me 1 year warranty.
See if you can get any warranty or not.

Thanks, i'll remember the guarantee part.

Could you tell about any other potential problems/defects in 2nd hand rams?

 

[shubham1401]

Just check for the pins.
They should be providing some warranty.

Nothing else.

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

MAke sure it works fine and are free from problems!

 

[samrat_rao]

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