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27.1.2011

I was more than a bit apprehensive purchasing these from all the negative reviews. However, for $75 and guaranteed by Amazon I simply couldn't pass it up.I ran Rember (OSX GUI for Memtest) and the Apple Hardware Test on both the stock & Corsair memory. Both passed with flying colors. I also ran xBench on the stock 4gb memory and again with the Corsair 8gb. The stock 4gb scored slightly higher than the Corsair memory did, but not by much.It is possible I simply got a couple of good sticks versus all the bad ones. However, I can also see two potential issues that may have caused some people's issues.The first and most obvious is static discharge and not grounding yourself before installing them.I have personally never had issues with this, but it is an easy way to kill electronics.The other, and I suspect more likely, potential cause is the packaging itself. The memory is wedged very tightly in the plastic casing. I can very easily see someone trying to get it out by putting their thumb in the middle of the memory and pushing it out. However, it's likely this method of removal may overly flex the memory causing damage. This would certainly help account for the very large number of people reporting bad stick after stick.As for performance differences it is night and day. Before, if I had even a single VM with 1gb allocated to it and I needed to swap between that and an OSX app like Mail or Firefox (or, heaven forbid, Photoshop) the system would slow to a crawl. (This is one of the 2010 2.53ghz Core i5 MacBook Pro's too, so it really has no business being that slow.) Now with 8gb I have NO slowdown when swapping from Mail, to Firefox, to Photoshop, to a Windows VM at the same time. It is as it should be... seamless.FWIW I tend to use more heavy hitting apps concurrently like, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects, Firefox with a dozen tabs, VM's and more constantly. That's just the nature of my business is I'm always switching back and forth between them and lag is simply not acceptable to me.Wonderful price. Wonderful results. I'm very very happy. I will update this review if I happen to have any issues with the memory down the road too.
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9.7.2015

I'm running an MSI M2N Sli-Deluxe with an AMD Phenom 9850BE cpu, no overclocking. Built the system in 2008, and I originally had two of these sticks in it for a total of 4GB RAM. I've never had any problems with it, and over the years I've upgraded from XP Pro to Win 7 64 bit. Just recently, I decided to up the memory with another two sticks for a total of 8GB, and I'm wishing I'd done it sooner because it made quite a difference. Anyway, never a single issue with any of the four sticks, but the real corker is the accident I had a couple of days ago. My computer is a bit vulnerable because I have had the case open for... maybe all 7 years, I think.I slipped a couple of days ago and knocked my glass of iced tea over and just a few drops made it down the side of my desk and onto the top of the case frame, where it ran down the top of the power supply and actually dripped onto the retainer tab of the first memory stick. I cleaned up the mess on the desk but didn't notice that it had gotten into the motherboard until the computer began to randomly freeze up on me. I attempted a reboot but by then it wouldn't even boot up. I knew right away that this meant I'd compromised it with the tea spill, but since it was so little it took me some time to figure out where it made it in. I finally found it, removed the affected stick, and was horrified to find that there was actually tea INSIDE the stick. I shook it out agressively and heated it with a hair dryer till it was too hot to touch on both sides, then let it sit to cool a bit. There is a LOT to be said for anything electronic that can pass the "running while wet" test, believe me. I put it back in the machine and it booted right up. No problems since, it's running just like nothing ever happened. I call that a minor miracle, and I'm SO happy because I know I very nearly fried the whole system.Anyway, it's good memory. I wish I could get sticks of this in 4GB formats each but such things are really hard to find in 4GB per, and there are major issues with it. I'll save the 16GB idea for down the road when I do a new build. For now, I'm very happy with it.Rick NR417
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27.2.2012

I got the computer back in 2006, it has a P5N32-E SLI Plus motherboard - the original memory was 2x1GB of the same make and model - CM2X1024-6400, XMS6405v5.1, 800Mhz, but with 5-5-5-12 timing. A few months back (with the original memory from '06) it suddenly started to play up; crashing and blue screening I gave up trying to figure out what was wrong with it and it gathered dust for a while.I came back to the problem the other week. Determined to get it fixed I managed to catch one of the BSD "IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" on my camera phone and Google it on my laptop. The advice was it might be a faulty memory module and to shut down and pull individual memory strips and start up and see if that improved the situation.It worked on the first attempt, it started working OK but with 1GB of memory. I then tried different combinations of memory and slots - to check it wasn't a flook, contamination - dust/fluff, a broken socket or miss-seated memory and confirmed it was one faulty module. Not impressed as back in `06 this memory was really expensive!Nice surprise when I checked out the memory part number on amazon it was still available (if with a slightly different timing of 5-5-5-18). So I ordered a pair to at least replace the existing memory completely should the new strips not get on with the remaining working memory.When I got it as anticipated my original working 1GB 5-5-5-12 strip doesn't seem to get on with these two new 5-5-5-18 so it was back down to 2GB. But its working fine with the two new memory strips installed. I'm contemplating buying another two to bring it up to 4GB as 32bit Windows 7 Ultimate can cope with that.
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17.3.2009

i bought this RAM a while ago now and couldn't be happier. Watching Blu-ray and Video Editing 720p HD footage on dual screens and i havent yet pushed Vista over 3Gb. Even if its Playing Crysis on High/Very High settings (an all round demanding game on the system) and watching blu-ray on the second screen, this is easily enough RAM to handle it.And as for performance, this computer is custom built compared to my HP Elite. The Elite has an Intel Core 2 Q9300 and a perfect 5.9 score in Vista, and this is running an AMD Phenom 8750, which is slower. Yet this computer starts much faster, if i were to guess its like 30 seconds. The machine generally feels very responsive,and was built on a budget.I haven't overclocked the cpu/RAM yet, and i don't plan to in the forseeable future, but certainly this RAM will be overclockable to a certain extent. Unless you are serious about overclocking and have the necessary cooling to find the limits of tech, then this 6400 speed RAM is all you need.Other manufacturers offer similar solutions, and in honesty you can't tell the difference between them unless your a hardcore overclocker, but certainly corsair is a good company and the RAM is fast, good quality and comes with heatsinks if you want to try overclocking. And if you don't, that will at least make the memory last.Definitely gets my recommendation, much better to buy this 4Gb pack than to go for a higher speed 2Gb kit(about the same price).
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3.2.2016

I purchased this item for my 2009 27" iMac. After going through a spell of upgrading all my tech I finally got round to upgrading all the RAM in the iMac to be from the same manufacturer. The Corsair value brand came with next day delivery thanks to Amazon Prime.In the package you are presented with a clear hard resin plastic case to keep your RAM safe during transit, you have to break a seal in order to open the case and remove the RAM when installing.If you want this to upgrade you iMac, you'll have to located the dedicated RAM slots on your mac. on the early iMac models it is usually located at the bottom of the unit. You will need a small philips head screwdriver in order to open the RAM compartment.You will then need to pull down the RAM retaining tab (plastic ribbon) to dislodge the RAM so you can replace it. Note when replacing RAM make sure you place it in firmly (don't snap it), test to make sure it is in before booting up the iMac. If you are presented with a black screen on startup, check to make sure the RAM is seated correctly, if it still fails, then check the compatibility of the RAM you have purchased.######Overall######I have had this RAM for some time and I've had no issues with it. Good decent solid RAM stick from Corsair.I would definitely recommend this to any iMac or Laptop owner. For the price you can't go wrong. I have never purchased a faulty product from Corsair.
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11.7.2009

Well, I am no computer hardware aficionado, but I do know that there are a couple of things I would like to share about memory with you. If you already know a lot about memory, this review will be pretty elementary for you.This memory worked great in my computer. Upgrading from 2 GB to 4 GB was probably one of the wiser decisions I have made with my workstation, and it will help me get a couple of more years out of it rather than purchasing a new one.A couple of things to note about this memory. There is memory speed, which is denoted in the title of the memory (800 MHz). You should always make sure that the memory speed is compatible to the memory you currently have in your computer.That is one thing I found out. Also, the pin size that it denotes needs to match up (240 pin).Also, the other thing I quickly realized is that 32-bit operating systems and motherboards have a cap limit of 4 GB of memory. This means that buying these two chips meant I had to remove the 2 GB of memory (2 X 1 GB chips) out of my board, and put them in storage. The annoying thing is that it appears on the board you could do such a thing because of there being four slots, but that is not the case. If you are using a 32-bit operating system, 4 GB is the limit.All in all, upgrading your memory makes a world of difference. I am seeing it in many areas of my computing. Hope this helps!
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25.8.2011

First of all, this is a great deal at $34 after rebate. No regret on the purchase and Amazon is great.However, be aware of two things:1. The packaging is terrible. The RAM is extremely hard to get out. After playing around for a while, the best way to take out the RAM, IMO, is to flip the package over and gently "push" the RAM out from the other side. The RAM is held onto place, by the plastic packaging, on the sides with the two notches that are there to help lock the RAM onto the logic board. POP it out from the edge. Like other, I don't recommend pushing it from the middle. Hopefully, my advice will help save some of you guys some trouble.2. My first set of RAM is faulty.The first thing I did after replacing the RAM on my notebook is to run a memory test. I used memtest (look it up). The memory started failing after first test and then the notebook crashed in the middle of the 2nd test. Fortunately, Amazon is great. They promptly replaced my order. I just printed out the shipping slip they'd provided and used their box to ship it back. The 2nd set is prefect. I ran the test twice and it took me 4 1/2 hours. I suggest you guys test it out.Overall, I quite happy with the item. Corsair do provide "lifetime" warrenty, so I guess I'll still be able to get in replace in case RAM failed. =/
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20.2.2013

This is a single 2GB DDR3 memory SODIMM stick used for laptops/netbooks and some nettops. (This will NOT work for desktop PCs). Works fine for me but make sure your PC requires DDR3 memory. If you have a netbook and want to double the default 1GB to 2GB this is what you most likely need (you may have to remove the old 1GB and install this one as most netbooks only have 1 memory slot and are limited to 2GB memory total).As with all memory I highly recommend running some sort of memory diagnostic to ensure that it is working correctly - either using "memtest86+" (note the PLUS sign is important) or "Windows Memory Diagnostic mtint.exe" (Do a search for the quoted text and you should find links).Leave it running overnight and you'll find out if everything is OK or not.THE BAD:- The only downside to this is the packaging. The memory is basically inside a thin cardboard package and while environmentally friendly I do not consider this packaging adequate to protect against "real world" shipping damage, especially if there are other heavy items in the box. Also to open this you need to use a knife and cut the dotted line at the back of the package. Do NOT attempt to "cut through" the plastic holder containing the memory itself as you may damage it.I hope you have found this helpful!
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15.12.2009

I bought the 2 GB memory to add to the 2 GB already in the Dell Inspiron 530. As promised with 32 bit operating systems, I currently run Windows XP Home Edition, you do not get the full 4 GB of memory to use. My PC indicates I have 3.25 GB available. Since I recently bought, but as yet not installed, Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit version, I'm not in a position to advise if all the memory will work with a 64 bit system. (That will be in a week or so since I have to do a clean install and am deciding whether to uninstall my current C drive and buy a newer, larger drive and keep the old C drive unit as insurance against ...? Or reformat and do the clean install on the original, smaller, current drive.)However, did I notice a difference in speed from 2 GB to 3.25 GB? No, I can't say I did. With 4 GB of memory and a 64 bit OS, I will be at the practical limit when it comes to speed. I'll see then how I end up.The cost of the memory through Amazon was good, below what others were offering. It was shipped quickly and received by me in excellent shape. I have purchased several items, and returned one or two, through Amazon and have found their service and return policy very satisfactory.
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16.6.2016

It is most important to go to the Crutial website to check whether or not these will be comparable with your PC/Laptop.Second, refer to the specifications of your PC/Laptop to see how much memory it can handle. The laptop I was installing new memory on was a Dell Studio 1749 with a maximum of 8GB. It had 4GB (2x2GB) installed.I referred to the manual (found on the Dell/support Website) on how to install the boards, but found that the manual doesn't tell you all you know. The install went smoothly as I disconnected the power, disengaged the battery, removed the cover, removed the memory modules and put the new ones in. But when I booted up the machine it would only recognize 4GB!it took me a while to realize that the BIOS was not wanting to recognize the configuration and nothing I tried was working. What did work was to remove all memory and attempt to boot the system. It gave an alarm (as you would expect). Then I installed both of the new memory modules, reconnected the power and battery, and booted it. Ah! It worked. The BIOS now recognized the 8GB. I suggest you use similar steps, which should save you a great deal of tome and frustration.
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17.9.2008

I've got an ASUS P5E-V motherboard and a Q6700 2.66GHz Quad Core processor. What you need next is loads of RAM. If you are going to use the 32 bit version of either XP or Vista then this is probably too much RAM for you. You may be better buying 3GB of RAM rather than the 4 on offer here. However if you have the 64 bit version of the OS then you can utilise the whole 4 GB and if you buy 2 of these sets you can use the whole 8GB - at which point your machine will be really, really fast!This RAM isn't the fastest - cas latency of 5-5-5-15 - but it is matched into guaranteed pairs. It is also clocked at 800MHz and whilst my processor has a 1066 MHz front side bus this ram does work with it.It also has nice heat syncs so it runs cool and has a lifetime guarantee. It fits nicely into the RAM slots on my motherboard and having heat syncs it meant that I didn't have to handle the chips (which you have to do with cheaper products usually).I like it, you could spend more and get faster RAM, but to be honest if you buy enough of it then it doesn't really matter.
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3.10.2010

I've been building computers for half of my life; it comes with the territory of being a generation-y adolescent. I've used Geil, Buffalo, OCZ, Crucial, and most other brands on the market, but over the past several years I keep returning to Corsair. They have great quality peripherals, courteous and intelligent support, and they're like the energizer bunny - they just keep going. And going.I built two computers, one for myself and one for a friend, with nearly identical internal components; only difference was the RAM. He opted for Crucial Ballistix while I went with the pricier, though more reputable, Corsair. Three years later,he's had to RMA his OCZ twice due to intermittent boot attempts; I recently purchased two more sticks for my old PC which I turned into a server.The bottom line is, you might think you're spending more when buying Corsair, but when you consider the longevity of the components in your computer and compare it to the other products on the market you'll see you're really getting what you pay for (and then some!)
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5.3.2010

I used the Corsair to upgrade my 2GB T400 (Lenovo) to 4GB. Installation was quick and uneventful and my laptop (runs Windows 7 Enterprise) immediately recognized the new memory. My computer appears to be performing better post-upgrade.For what this sells, it can't get much better.Before ordering, you should make sure that this is EXACTLY what you need. While DDR3 transfer at twice the data rate of DDR2, they are physically incompatible with DDR2 slots so you can't upgrade from DDR2 to DDR3. You should also be aware that the amount of available memory depends on the operating system and the way your computer is configured (BIOS) so you may not be able to use the all the memory in your system until you install to a 64-bit OS and/or upgrade your BIOS.To me,it's an easy 5 stars.Specs:- Peak transfer rate: 8533 MB/s- Cycle time: 7.5 ns- Memory clock @ 133 MHz- I/O bus clock @ 533 MHz- ONE 2GB module- Limited (what does it mean?) lifetime warranty but there is no warranty statement- Made in Taiwan
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26.12.2011

Works great to upgrade a late 2009 Mac Mini. 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. I had 2G installed and upgraded to OS X 10.7.2 and found that it was very slow. The new OS must be bumping into memory limits. Running the system analyzer, I could see that my usual tasks (e-mail, web, itunes) left only 128M of free memory and some multi-second lags when switching applications. Installing TWO of these memory cards made a huge difference. Much faster responses and no lagging.Installing is a challenge - there are many on-line tutorials to guide you. It's an involved operation as you need to use a putty knife to pry apart the Mac Mini case. The putty knife is needed to release the plastic tabs holding the case together.You then need to remove 3 antennas, 4 screws and wiggle the drives off the top of the stack. After this, the memory is in the usual memory sockets. It's good to have a can of compressed air available to blow out dust that has probably accumulated over time.
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22.6.2011

Its a shame that there are people who post negative product reviews on here even tho it was there own fault for being dumb and buying the wrong thing.Next time do your homework and if you still buy the wrong thing, go cry to your mom about it and keep your stupid neg comments off here!Misleads genuine buyers who actually know what they are doing.Rant over.In regards to the item....I bought a Samsung NF110 last week and within minutes understood that the 1GB of memory supplied was really letting it down. So purchasing this memory was my solution.Item arrived quickly enough.Installed without issue and has made a noticable improvement to my netbook.Have to admit,there is so much choice out there for this type of item I had no real reason for buying this particular module over any other.In the end it came down to price and trust in the brand.Nothing to complain about.Anyone wanna buy a 1GB DDR3 ram module I now have going spare?
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