I received an opened Crucial RAM that may have been a return. Should I install or return it to Amazon? I don't want to get stuck with it breaking soon
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In my opinion, if it looks like it may break if you attempt to put it into the slot, then return it. If it looks like it can take some pressure, then use it.
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Contact the seller immediately and explain how you received the package. Once they are aware you received it opened you can go ahead and try it in your computer and if it works well after testing it under some hard conditions using memory intensive software like a big popular game. If your computer works well with the new RAM then keep it. Crucial is one of the best brands of memory or RAM modules you can buy.
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That is a fourth for me. I would snap this up immediately if the $100 coupon were applicable. Otherwise it is too much of a jump for the DDR3 RAM. Any chance amazon will offer this?
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John, I purchased this for a client and it works. What I received was low density RAM.
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Just as you did, I would check with Crucial at crucial.com and use their system analyzer to determine if this is a fit. That's what I did! I was able to use these and went from 2GB to 4GB and was extremely pleased with the increase of performance. In my opinion it's a great value for the gain in performance. I suspect if the specs are the same it will work.
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I don't really know! I tried installing ram from Best Buy on 2 different occasions and, had to return the ram because it wouldn't boot. So, I asked a member of the Geek Squad why the ram I purchased wouldn't boot. He took my computer in the back and tested it and said that I had to have this kind of low voltage ram. I had to have 1.35v ram for my computer to work. So, to make a long story short Vengence is what I chose because I read the reviews and knew they make good stuff �
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When the dimm has chips on both sides it is high density RAM. Chips on only one side is low density RAM. Normaly you should replace the RAM with what was already in the computer but many times a motherboard will take both high and low density RAM. The best thing for you to do is go to your manufacturers web site and look up the specs on your computer or go to Crucial's web site and download and install their program for RAM upgrades and that will tell you if it will work or not.
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When I tried to install this RAM in my ASUS 1015PED, it refused to get to the BIOS screen. I seated it correctly, but it simply didn't boot when I had this particular 2GB stick. Apparently it isn't compatible?
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I guess you need to buy the one from Crucial, I bought one non-branded that came from a HP Laptop with the same specs as the OEM but 2 gb and didn't work, good luck!
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This ram should work. Best part about amazon is that if it doesn't work you can send it back.
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I have an AMD mobo MSI -K9N6PGM2-V and it slots just fine. I have ordered some DDR2 in the past and the pin out did not fit correctly. But Ihad no problem in returning back to Amazon (3rd party) and getting a refund.
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Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!
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I have done both plus upgraded the ram. Just remember u void the warranty if you do
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Thank you very much for your concern about my purchase. Sorry to respond late. The memories work fine with the installed components. I hope this will be of much help. Regards Marcelo
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There is a comment box when you order, that you would normally use to give shipping instructions, etc. I left a note asking that the company call me and gave my telephone number. They called me and I gave them credit card info on the telephone (to pay for the extra RAM) and they fixed it up for me without any problems.
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I contacted Amazon, but customer service didn't have any more info on this or the pull. They just apologized and gave me instructions about how to request a return/refund. Mine actually shipped and is due to arrive Monday. I have also contacted Asus to try and get more info, but I have yet to get a reply from them. I'm planning on checking the dates on the laptop when it arrives. If it was manufactured after the recall, I'm sure it's good. I'll continue to update as I know more.
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I learned the hard way that RAM is very system dependent. I really don't know if it will work with your computer or not, so I would suggest before buying, check with the vendor you'll be purchasing from. They'll be happy to tell you if will work or not because it saves both you and them the hassle of returning. My particular order was from a company called "NEMIX RAM" and there was absolutely no additional charge and the refund was very quick and courteous.
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Sorry, I can't help. I put it in a Compaq with no trouble. There are programs out there that can id your memory, and if you go to Crucial.com, it will let you know what kind of memory you have. You could also check with Acer which should probably tell you what kind of memory is needed.