Have memory prices shot up again?
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From: N54 58 34 W02 01 21
Have memory prices shot up again?
A while back I bought 2GB of memory for my laptop. That laptop is currently 'broken' and I am using my previous 'lesser' laptop which only has 512Mb currently.
Crucial want about 100 GBP for two CT533017 1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR PC2700 though I recall only paying about 20GBP about a year ago for 2x1GB 200-Pin SODIMM PC2-5300).
I know that memory prices vary - what is it that makes the price high now - or are PC2700s something special?
Crucial want about 100 GBP for two CT533017 1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR PC2700 though I recall only paying about 20GBP about a year ago for 2x1GB 200-Pin SODIMM PC2-5300).
I know that memory prices vary - what is it that makes the price high now - or are PC2700s something special?
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The "going rate" is around £25 a GB for PC2700 200 pin.
However, there are several levels of quality,and Crucial are (I understand - never bought from there) the top level of quality.
However, there are several levels of quality,and Crucial are (I understand - never bought from there) the top level of quality.
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From: N54 58 34 W02 01 21
This was the official result from the 'scan'
Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Determine My Memory Needs
I don't understand the significance of the differences that invoke the extra cost.
I don't understand the significance of the differences that invoke the extra cost.
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I experienced similar while looking for 'old' RAM - I assume it is now out of mass production and, like Aston Martin spares, therefore more expensive (perhaps not the best comparison but you know what I mean).
