Computer advice needed-memory upgrade

[Nishi621]

Thought maybe someone can give me some input here.

we have a Dell Dimension 2400 desktop. I want to install some more memory in it and called Dell and found out 512MB of RAM is $82.95 with them, free shipping.

Now, I looked around on the web and have found a few sites that say they sell Dell compatible memory and these sites are about $20.00 to $30.00 cheaper than Dell, also with free shipping.

I would like to save the money. Does anyone out there own a Dell and have you bought memory or other things from companies other than Dell? or, has anyone ever dealt with any of the following?:

EdgeTech.com
MemoryStock.com
memoryX.net

Thanks!

 

[annanas]

i've never bought anything for a dell but crucial.com are reputable and i've bought from them many times and recommended them to friends too.

 

[Darwin]

It doesn't have to be directly from Dell for it to work
I went online to find out exactly what my presario needed, and then shopped around! I got a great deal at CompUSA, actually.

 

[swee7bebe]

Nishi, did try Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!? that's where my bf buys his computer stuff. i'll ask him about it, and get back to you...he's a huge computer geek.

 

[Charles]

Newegg and Tiger Direct always have killer deals on memory. Takes about 5 minutes to install too.

 

[coachwife6]

Try NewEgg ... Can't beat the prices. The only time I added memory, my computer went belly-up. I am not sure if it was user-error, although I checked the specs and bought the right memory. Make sure you get the right kind.

 

[gloss_gal]

crucial.com and Tiger Direct are good.

 

[hartofalyon]

wow $83 for 512mb of ram is way too much. like everyone said, check out newegg.com for ram. a 512mb stick should go for about $40-50.

corsair, crucial, kingston, ocz, mushkin are some good brands. doesn't really matter which speed you choose, pc2700 or pc3200. it won't matter on your system. just get the cheaper one.

 

[Nishi621]

Thank you all!


And, michelle, I look forward to the advice from your computer geek boyfriend too-thanks!

 

[coachwife6]

TigerDirect is really good too Denise. Hope it works out.

 

[fr2nc1z]

You can go to best buy and buy it there, so they can install it.

 

[swee7bebe]

hi denise...my bf said that $83 is way too much for 512mb. he said that you can get 1gb for half that price. he said look on Newegg.

 

[love2shop_26]

Crucial is good. I just bought my memory from them and it came a lot sooner than I expected. Don't forget to buy it thru ****** also so you can get your rebate.

 

[ilzabet]

Nishi, did try Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!? that's where my bf buys his computer stuff. i'll ask him about it, and get back to you...he's a huge computer geek.

my hubby always uses new egg. he shops around and 90% of the time they have the best price (and customer service) by far....1000x better than our experiences with dell.

 

[Charles]

Make sure you click the Sale and Clearance links before you buy! I recently got an email from Tiger Direct selling 512mb for 20 bucks.