Generic V.S. Branded

[Guest]

Hello. I have never understood the price jump from generic memory to branded memory like Crucial or Micron. Now don't think I have tested these two and came to a conclusion. What I want to know is how much better memory like Crucial is over Generic memory of the same specs.

 

[rcf84]

genenric = could be a chance the mobo wont accept it
Brand name - the mobo will always accept

so pay alittle more for brand name you wont regret it

 

[mpjesse]

It really depends on what you are doing and what kind of performance you want. There isn't a HUGE difference, but to overclockers and people who have to have that 2 percent increase in speed (like me) it's important. Also, the latency is important. CAS1 is the cheapest (used for the average joe) and CAS3 is for peeps who do a lot of graphic intensive stuff. I personally prefer anything in the CAS2- CAS2.5

Anyways, branded stuff tends to generally be between CAS2 and CAS3 which can have a performance difference of UP TO 5 percent. I buy Crucial/Micron. Also, branded stuff usually has a lifetime warranty.

-MP JEsse

 

[Arrow]

If you're not willing to spend too much extra and wanted brand-name memory, then I suggest you get Micron, as they are usually only a minute difference more expensive.

Rob
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[Guest]

Just a slight correction. The lower the CAS rating, the "faster" the memory. To my knowledge, the best stuff available today is PC-133 memory running at CAS2. The "cheaper" stuff runs at CAS3. I'm curious, I've not heard of anyone selling CAS1 memory...does it exist?

Mike

 

[Arrow]

I've never heard of it neither.

Rob
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[mpjesse]

Sorry, you guys are right lower the faster (got mixed up). I've seen CAS1 though. From what I understand, we're talking about the kind of memory they use in SGI machines.

-MP Jesse

 

[Arrow]

Ah, I see. I'd love to get my hands on some of that stuff

Rob
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[Guest]

So does that mean that Micron is to be preferred over, say, Kingston?

 

[Arrow]

Personally, definitely not. I would get Kingston over Micron, but the price issue comes up, and Micron usually has a smaller price margin.

Rob
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