2GB laptop memory (PC/Mac) for £22 delivered, and other memory bargains

Garetha

juicey wrote: »

i have been getting a lot of my PC upgrades from a web site called

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it has prices to suit most pockets and shipping is free on some products.
you can subcribe to their email letter to get bargain updates

reads like advertising copy :eek:

Paul_Higgins

It should be noted that cheap memory for pc's can be a false economy. Failing memory (more likely with cheap gear) can screw up your system and be a b****r and expensive to diagnose. Having said that, I look for cheap deals myself, but know the good and 'iffy' makes. I also build and repair my own pc's, so a problem like that isn't too much of a worry for me. But if you aren't technical, cheap memory can be more trouble than it's worth.
Ram gets warm as it works. High load will cause excessive heat. Different materials in the ram expand at different rates. Cheaper ram will fail mechanically, i.e. a break in the circuit due to expansion/contraction. When your pc crashes, and won't reboot due to ram failure you turn it off. Next day you decide to try it again. Magically, it runs perfectly. Because the ram is now cool and the broken circuit has contacted again. Don't be fooled. The ram is damaged and could cause catastrophic failure. Do the maths. An extra £5 or £10 for branded ram, or £250-£500 for a new pc?
So my watchword is- don't buy generic ram. Kingston and Crucial are reliable. You can get good deals at the right shops. Always shop around for anything like this. There's almost always somebody cheaper. But buying branded = less aggro!

diabolikal

Garetha wrote: »

reads like advertising copy :eek:

It might do, but it's true. https://www.cclonline.com have great prices on a lot of stuff.

I just bought a HP laptop from there for £640, with free next day delivery. Since then I've seen it in Costco for £645, Tesco for £700 and PC World for £800 - and seeing as you have to pay to get into Costco, that's a damn good price.

juicey

Garetha wrote: »

reads like advertising copy :eek:

ha ha ha wish i owned ccl online to want to advertise it

i think maybe you need to remember that not every newbie is an advertiser or spammer as i've been checking out your other posts on here before i replied. i only joined the forum because i've been getting the email for a while and have contemplated many times about joining but am quite shy, and although i do not think you meant anything nasty by the post but i almost did not come back because of it.

d123

andrewman wrote: »

Cheaper memory upgrades until today i did not know i could get memory cheaper,i am thrilled to know it. I can now look forward to upgrading my memory from present 256 to 1gb when i have funds to do it. also can some nice person tell me when upgraded will i have to re-install all software if not backed up,also my system came with OS installed and no microsoft windows software,i have system restore discs only.

In a word, no. Your programs are stored to the hard drive, the only effect on the programs is they should start and run quicker.

Garetha

juicey wrote: »

ha ha ha wish i owned ccl online to want to advertise it

i think maybe you need to remember that not every newbie is an advertiser or spammer as i've been checking out your other posts on here before i replied. i only joined the forum because i've been getting the email for a while and have contemplated many times about joining but am quite shy, and although i do not think you meant anything nasty by the post but i almost did not come back because of it.

Sorry! :beer: - but your teeth do look rather sharp in your photo!
and you'd be surprised how many people try to advertise on here and it's almost always their first posts.

tozza

Great article - I use 7dayshop for rechargeable batteries,lots photographic,and sundry computer bits - great prices and service.
Just had 2x 1gb ram modules delivered by Misco.com - great service again - 2 days from order to fitting - super price £60 for the two incl vat and postage(DDR PC2700 184 pin for the techies)and they were Kingston units.
Agree with all the hints on safety but better still buy a wrist earth strap to clip on the computer casing ( coppers to buy or make) and wear surgical gloves or similar when touching the modules for insertion.

Sid_Harper

the surgical gloves surely totally trash the point of the wrist strap! what a great way to build up static and fry the module...

...and with a laptop, where do you attach the strap? Ideally to the earth from the mains - someone care to suggest wiring one up to a 13A plug?

I reiterate - it's a more technical task than MSE would have you believe, with more risks of getting things wrong (accidents or getting the wrong bits or RAM just plain not being the problem) than putting together an Ikea Flatpack Cupboard or plumbing in a washing machine.

dkent

My 2GB turned up today i will be fitting it tonight (wish me luck)

Might never be online again :mad:

dkent

dkent wrote: »

My 2GB turned up today i will be fitting it tonight (wish me luck)

Might never be online again :mad:

Worked ok 20 minute job after i had opened 3 different compartments up.
it would be the last one but it worked fine with no putting codes in :beer: