Same specs, different prices: DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) DualChannel Kit
At http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=2GB+(2+x+1GB)
I see three RAM-stick pairs, all from the same manufacturer, that seem
to have the same timing specs. But they differ in model number, price
and voltage specs, the more expensive ones having the higher voltage specs.
I don't see why they have different prices and voltages if they all have
the same timing specs. Can somebody help me understand this?
> G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK - Retail
>
> * Cas Latency: 5
> * Heat Spreader: Yes
> * Labor: Lifetime limited
> * Parts: Lifetime limited
> * Timing: 5-5-5-15
> * Voltage: 2.0V - 2.1V
> * Model #: F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK
> * Item #: N82E16820231144
> * Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
>
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>
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> G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-2GBHK - Retail
>
> * Cas Latency: 5
> * Heat Spreader: Yes
> * Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory
> * Timing: 5-5-5-15
> * Voltage: 2.3V - 2.4V
> * Model #: F2-8500CL5D-2GBHK
> * Item #: N82E16820231128
> * Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
>
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> F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI Desktop Memory
> G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI - Retail
>
> * Cas Latency: 5
> * Timing: 5-5-5-15
> * Voltage: 2.1V
> * Heat Spreader: Yes
> * Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory
> * Parts: Lifetime limited
> * Labor: Lifetime limited
> * Model #: F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI
> * Item #: N82E16820231172
> * Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
>
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Re: Same specs, different prices: DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit
Matt <matt@themattfella.xxxyyz.com> wrote:
> At
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=2GB+(2+x+1GB)
> I see three RAM-stick pairs, all from the same manufacturer, that
> seem to have the same timing specs. But they differ in model
> number, price and voltage specs, the more expensive ones having
> the higher voltage specs.
>
> I don't see why they have different prices and voltages if they
> all have the same timing specs. Can somebody help me understand
> this?
Choose one that most closely matches your mainboard memory voltage.
Re: Same specs, different prices: DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit
"Matt" <matt@themattfella.xxxyyz.com> wrote in message
news:QbMTj.2493$NU2.1898@news01.roc.ny...
> At
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=2GB+(2+x+1GB)
> I see three RAM-stick pairs, all from the same manufacturer, that seem to
> have the same timing specs. But they differ in model number, price and
> voltage specs, the more expensive ones having the higher voltage specs.
>
> I don't see why they have different prices and voltages if they all have
> the same timing specs. Can somebody help me understand this?
>
>
Nope, it doesn't make sense. It WOULD make sense if the more expensive RAM
was LOWER voltage. But charging more for RAM rated at HIGHER voltage does
not make sense.
RAM is rated by various timings AT A CERTAIN VOLTAGE. All else being equal,
RAM that can achieve certain timings at 2.0 volts is better quality than RAM
that achieves the same timings at 2.3V.
The only other difference is probably chips. You buy a certain brand of RAM
stick, but the manufacturer of that RAM buys chips from someone to make the
RAM. So if G.Skill buys more expensive chips, then the RAM that they sell
branded "G.Skill" will be more expensive.
But again, it makes no sense to use chips twice as expensive, if they are
lower quality chips! (that need higher voltage to achieve the same
imings) -Dave
Re: Same specs, different prices: DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)Dual Channel Kit
Dave wrote:
>
> "Matt" <matt@themattfella.xxxyyz.com> wrote in message
> news:QbMTj.2493$NU2.1898@news01.roc.ny...
>> At
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=2GB+(2+x+1GB)
>>
>> I see three RAM-stick pairs, all from the same manufacturer, that seem
>> to have the same timing specs. But they differ in model number, price
>> and voltage specs, the more expensive ones having the higher voltage
>> specs.
>>
>> I don't see why they have different prices and voltages if they all
>> have the same timing specs. Can somebody help me understand this?
>>
>>
>
> Nope, it doesn't make sense. It WOULD make sense if the more expensive
> RAM was LOWER voltage. But charging more for RAM rated at HIGHER
> voltage does not make sense.
>
> RAM is rated by various timings AT A CERTAIN VOLTAGE. All else being
> equal, RAM that can achieve certain timings at 2.0 volts is better
> quality than RAM that achieves the same timings at 2.3V.
>
> The only other difference is probably chips. You buy a certain brand of
> RAM stick, but the manufacturer of that RAM buys chips from someone to
> make the RAM. So if G.Skill buys more expensive chips, then the RAM
> that they sell branded "G.Skill" will be more expensive.
>
> But again, it makes no sense to use chips twice as expensive, if they
> are lower quality chips! (that need higher voltage to achieve the same
> imings) -Dave
I note your argument.
However I am going to have to have more faith in people's thinking than
that. It would imply that G.Skill and Newegg, both rather large
successful outfits, are either dishonest or incompetent and that somehow
none of the Newegg customer reviewers are aware of it and able to get
that message to us.
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