Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
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Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
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Have any of you heard of a PC component manufacturer called "Axtrom". My hardware supplier sent me an email listing some specials lately and the Axtrom DDR3-1333 RAM seems suspiciously cheap.
Have any of you heard of a PC component manufacturer called "Axtrom". My hardware supplier sent me an email listing some specials lately and the Axtrom DDR3-1333 RAM seems suspiciously cheap.
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
Have not heard of it either. How cheap is cheap?
As a general rule if you have never heard of it dont buy it. First find out if it is any good......
As a general rule if you have never heard of it dont buy it. First find out if it is any good......
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
They are new and from Hong Kong and looks like they are making their own RAM chips. My advice, go with someone else. No reviews up yet and that always makes me nervous. They are probably cheap because they are trying to get in the market here...
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
How cheap is cheap?
Cheap enough to be the forum guinea pig?
Cheap enough to be the forum guinea pig?
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
I can get 4Gb DDR3-1333Mhz from my supplier for R159
Hmmm...I think I'll err on the side of caution then.
Hmmm...I think I'll err on the side of caution then.
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R159 for 4gb.....at that price it might be worth a try
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
I'd guinea pig that, if didn't already have 8GB of my own.
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I'd chance it.
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
+1, You don't overclock. So the chances of generic 1333 ram breaking is kinda slim.Stuart wrote:I'd chance it.
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Hmmm.......2 4Gb sticks for my PC ugrade....?
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
Indeed. although, you can get Kingston from most suppliers . 4gb 1333 dimm - R180
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Re: Dodgy "bargain" RAM?
Do they come with lifetime warranty? Most RAM does, so if not, don't bother.
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