Looking for new laptop ram. Do I go generic or branded?

[RedM]

I'm looking for 2 x 2gb SODIMM DDR2 Synchronous 667 MHz (1.5 ns) modules to replace my 'no name' 2 x 1gb memory.

 

Looking at the prices for Kingston, Corsair and the like I see that I can make a saving by opting for generic 'no name' kit.

 

Is it a sensible saving or would I be better off in the long term by going for the quality stuff?

 

Also, I've tried Amazon, Dabs, Aria, Scan and Crucial. Anywhere else I can look that might be cheaper?

 

Thank you.

[imi]

i have a pair of 2 x 2gb sodimm chips that might fit the bill, if you can wait until friday i will provide you with the exact model number and specs.

[MrRalphMan]

I have a couple of cheap 2GB sticks from 7dayshop.com

 

They are - Dane-Elec Value Laptop Memory - SO-DIMM DDR2 800Mhz (PC2-6400) - 2GB - UK'S VERY BEST PRICE!

 

Cost be the princely sum of £34 for the pair.

 

They don't seem to do them now, but I haven't had any issues with my Laptop.

[johnny g]

I only ever use Crucial RAM if I can help it, or Corsair

[DamanC]

I wouldn't touch unbranded stuff with yours

 

Cheap branded kits I would recommend are Kingston, Corsair and Crucial.

[RedM]

Thanks guys. The general vibe and getting here and from the net is that branded is the way to go.

 

What about the Vista 32bit 4gb thing? Would the extra ram be wasted?

[MrRalphMan]

Thanks guys. The general vibe and getting here and from the net is that branded is the way to go.

 

What about the Vista 32bit 4gb thing? Would the extra ram be wasted?

 

I'll not comment on the branded bit, but then I'm cheap..

 

As for the Ram question, it's a little bit of yes and no.

You'll only be able to use 3.5(ish)GB of the Memory, but the system does use it in the background for various uses.