Best 1gb stick of ram for your mini?

kevnin · Last edited by kevnin on Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:17 pm; edited 3 times in total

Hi, i've been reading the forum for the past few days, especially the posts on ram upgrades. Reading through I've noticed that some people have reported problems with the kingston, as well as the PQI (that name could be way off). At the same time i've read about people having a great experience with both of those brands. Not sure if it matters, but i've got the 1.25 gtz mini now with 512 MB of Apple's ram. I'd like to know everyone's thoughts on which is the best ram for your buck.
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RogerC · Junior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 43

Mine is Kingston, and I've never had even the slightest hiccup.

Cost me $89 after a $30 rebate at Best Buy.

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 7:54 pm Post subject:

RogerC · Junior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 43

Yes, it is.

Lifetime warranty.

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

hmm lifetime warranty is always a plus... still are there any other suggestions?
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devo · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject:

I'd vote for Crucial even though their prices are expensive. Their 1GB sticks cost between $100-$120.

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject:

iMav · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject:

devo · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject:

I have a Crucial 1GB stick. I was going to buy the PQI stick, but changed my mind at the last minute. I've had Crucial sticks in a few of my systems over the years, and never had a failure or problem. The best thing about Crucial is you know they will be here in 5-10 years because Micron is a huge company. That's not to say the PQI stick is bad. A lot of people here are using them.

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:32 pm Post subject:

homerjatmoes · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141198

There are 45 reviews and a lot from mini owners. I am using this in my mini right now. It's very stable and i have had absolutly no problems. Newegg is fast and has very good customer service.

kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:18 pm Post subject:

OK because I've always been a bit indecisive when it comes to buying computer parts, I put up a poll to hopefully seal the deal for me. Please vote and post your comments if you havent already.
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MiniMate 80 GB External HDD and USB/Firewire hub
IOGear KVM with USB support (to allow me to use the PC that i never use anymore)

WC3_Gamer · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:05 pm Post subject:

In my family's PC (which is from 99'), we have a 256mb stick from crucial memory, it was 128 originally but we changed it maybe 2 years ago. And it seems to work well, I don't know about their 1gb's but everyone seems to like them, i say go crucial.
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blazer · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:12 pm Post subject:

PQI, Mushkin, Kingston, and Crucial are all good names. I wouldn't waste a lot of time thinking about it because Memory prices are about to go up.
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kevnin · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 10:23 pm Post subject:

argh. i was afraid you'd say that memory prices are about to go up... just wondering, what makes you say that? the fact that the longhorn beta is being released on the 3rd?
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