Where is the best place to buy RAM

[wb]

I saw some RAM on e-bay and it appeared cheap enough.

Where is the best place to buy RAM, and how do I know what to ask for :yikes:

Do I need to know the make of the PC?

(Im no computer genius as you may have gathered by now)

[mathare]

You need to know what the motherboard will support, or what you have in at present.

I tend to get my RAM from Ebuyer as that way I know I am getting the real deal and they won't rip me off

[wb]

You need to know what the motherboard will support, or what you have in at present.



Sorry mat, I'm really useless at this sort of thing. How do I find out what I have, and what the motherboard will support. My lack of PC knowledge is embarrasing for a 25 year old :yikes:

[GlosRFC]

Use the tool here
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM

[mathare]

How do I find out what I have, and what the motherboard will support.You ought to be able to find out somewhere through the operating system I would have thought but I'm not really sure where. Mine is a self-build so I know exactly what all the components are

[Ada]

WB,

Is your machine a standard build machine (ie a Gateway Performance 1234, or Dell 9150) or one you have cobbled together yourself?
If it is a standard one you could try:

www.mrmemory.co.uk

They have a flow-chart to use to determine what type of RAM your machine was built with (if it was a standard built one).
They will also undercut any price you find elsewhere which is cheaper than them.
I have used them....customer service good.

Mods: If this post is considered as inappropriate advertising/plugging I apologise & please delete.

Ada.

[bigcumba]

Mods: If this post is considered as inappropriate advertising/plugging I apologise & please delete.

Ada.

no worries there Ada, that sort of link is helpful! :)

[wb]

Thanks guys.

Ada, the computer is one I bought. I would not have a clue how to put one together, which is a shame. I want to learn more though, and am picking up a few 'lessons' from a friend soon.

[Win2Win]

I thought the title was about sheepish animals :(

[presto]

'crucial' are generally regarded as the best quality suppliers.
i get mine from 'scan.co.uk' as they often have very good 'today only' deals - but you have constantly check for them. they are also quite close driving distance to me - but not sure what the P&P is.

[Win2Win]

Presto, your memory is cheap crap, as you won't remember a damn thing in the morning :D

[presto]

who said that :doh
who's got a crap memory :doh
wanna fight ;fire

man i really feal hungry for a kebab - with extra chilli sauce :)

[silax]

try wales it full of them
but check for seamon stains first to make sure its a ram and not a u

[plater]

Use the tool here
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM

Glos

Are those "Scan My PC Now" links OK to run from these types of sites, no spyware etc!

[bigcumba]

I've used that one on Crucial's site, no problems with it. It's a useful wee program if you're not sure what memory type you need, and of course you don't actually have to buy it from them!

[GlosRFC]

Glos

Are those "Scan My PC Now" links OK to run from these types of sites, no spyware etc!

Sure...shouldn't be a problem at all