OT: Memory Prices and Vendors

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From: Rob Bell (RobDBell_at_netscape.net)
Date: Wed May 09 2001 - 09:37:34 EDT


[This is off topic, but I wanted to tap the wealth of knowledge on this list. Please reply to me directly instead of cluttering the list (not that it's real busy these days).]

I want to buy memory for my desktop system. The Crucial website lists various options for me, including PC100 and PC133, with both CL (CAS) 2 and 3 specified (see http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?model=Select+800&x=4&y=9). Apparently my system (Gateway Select - Athlon 800) is flexible enough to take a variety of memory.

First question: Does CAS2 vs. CAS3 really make a noticable difference, and if so, which is better?

Second question: Where is a good place to buy reasonbly cheap memory? I see very low prices for PC133 256MB parts on pricewatch.com for 'generic' memory from places I've never heard of. I don't necessarily want to buy from a place like that, but I do want a decent deal. Where would you buy memory?

Thanks in advance!
Rob Bell
RobDBell _AT_ netscape.net
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