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18 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Reliable memory, great vendor, poor packaging Nov 30, 2008
By Charlie
Product: Corsair Value Select 2GB PC2-5300 667 MHz 200-Pin DDR2 CL5 SODIMM Notebook Memory
Computer used: Dell Mini 9 (Inspiron 910) with Windows XP ULCPC Home SP-3
The Mini 9 came from Dell with a mere 512MB, which bogged down the already slow computer with the pre-loaded Dell bloatware. I wanted to max out the memory as early as possible and Dell charged an outrageous price to upgrade to 1 GB from the factory. For the same price, I could buy a 2GB stick and max out the laptop, so it came down to the few quality vendors that produced 2GB DDR2 SODIMM modules. Corsair has a great reputation and the best price and I did not even have to mess with rebates.
The RAM is advertised with a CAS Latency of 5 at 667 MHz. The Dell Mini 9 and other netbooks that use the Intel Atom N270 processor (533 MHz FSB) will run the memory at CAS 4 straight from the SPD settings. I was not expecting or demanding lightning fast performance from the Mini 9, but I did want to max out the RAM capacity. I've run XP in 256MB and 512MB environments and found XP to be livable at 512MB so long as you're not using "intensive" applications like Firefox, Photoshop, audio editing applications, Office, and anti-virus programs. Many new applications like Norton, Symantec, AVG, and Avast are bloatware disguised as applications. From experience, a clean XP boot with normal applications like Outlook, Firefox, and Avast Anti-Virus will require at least 300-400 MB of physical memory. Once you start to do work with some applications, that quickly exceeds 512MB and begins to use your page file. Therefore, I recommend at LEAST 1GB of RAM for XP and Vista. 2GB sweetens the deal because the only time I have gotten close to using up 2GB in XP is with GTR Evolution at Nordschleife Nurburgring which is over 13 miles of twisty windy digital roads. Bottom line is that you're not going to tax out the 2GB in a netbook, but it is good to have!
Back to the RAM itself, the Corsair packaging is HORRIBLE. They clipped the module into a clamshell casing that requires the user to pop the module out of the shell. This can severely damage the PCB and SMT components. I chose to bend the plastic shell so the module would come right out without force applied to the module. Memory modules are EXTREMELY static sensitive so I did not appreciate having to gently remove it out of a poorly designed clamshell. Crucial and OCZ use better methods of packaging their modules and Corsair could learn a thing or two from its competitors.
Pros: Great price, Corsair reputation, no BSOD's or problems from the Dell Mini 9 with the module loaded. The BIOS detected the 2GB and XP booted up without any drama.
Cons: Corsair must improve their packaging. The clamshell memory module retainer will damage the module if you pry it out. Be careful not to touch the SMT components but do not force the module out.
Overall: This memory is a must-buy if you have a netbook or laptop that takes 2GB or 4GB respectively.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Perfect for Asus EEE 900 16gb XP Home Version Jul 05, 2009
By W. T. Fork
I bought this for an Asus EEE 900 netbook pc and it worked perfectly. Installation was as simple as removing the battery, turning the netbook over, unscrewing 2 screws and removing a cover, then unclipping the factory 1gb stick and replacing it with the new 2gb stick. I put everything back and turned it on and went into the bios. The computer saw it now had 2gb of memory, then I went ahead and exited the bios and loaded Windows XP. The system booted slightly faster, but the most noticeable thing was that the startup programs loaded quicker.
I know that the Asus EEE 900 has a lot of issues and is picky about what memory you can put in it, but this name brand Corsair stick worked perfectly and the price is well within most people's budget. For about $20 you can max out the system's memory capacity which will allow for better program performance. Highly recommended!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 this ram made me never want corsair again Mar 31, 2010
By Jesse L. Nelson
This RAM worked fine for awhile for me. Then it failed to boot. I ran memtest86 and it failed. I RMA to corsair. I had to pay shipping, wait for several weeks while they checked out the RAM, and then I finally get it back. Let me say I'm not mad about it failing, all electronic equipment can fail. I was disappointed at how long it took for me to get a replacement and the fact that I had to pay for it. Other companies have different policies that I like better. Just to illustrate when my external power supply failed on my asus laptop, asus shipped me a replacement no questions asked, via next day air, and didn't ask me to ship the broken one back. I think its obvious which policy is better for the customer.
So I got my new RAM popped it in and it worked. Then at some point later, I dunno a few months, I was poking around in system info and noticed only 1 GB detected. Yeah sure enough I'm running on 1 GB. So I reboot, windows xp still sees 1 GB. I reboot running memtest86, memtest86 is seeing 2GB, but at the wrong speed settings, DDR443 not DDR667. memtest86 looks good so back into windows and windows is seeing 2 GB now. So now I'm realizing that every time I boot its getting detected at different speeds and different sizes. Is it my RAM's fault or my motherboard or what. I don't know. I'm waiting to hear back from corsair, and who knows how long that will take.
The bottom line is I've had 2 problems with 2 sticks, which is statistically very unlikely to happen to anyone. Usually when you have a problem you count yourself as unlucky, well I guess I'm super unlucky. But more than that it's that Corsair hasn't exactly made me feel good about buying their products. Next time I'm in the market for RAM I will remember my poor experiences with their RMA process and avoid them. This is the only RAM I've ever had fail in 24 years of computing, just for the record. And to be 100% clear it's not the failures but the RMA process I am unhappy with.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Ram Memory for EEE PC 901A Oct 16, 2009
By Douglas M. Brooks
"Don Douggie"
As a very senior man, 67 years old. I Bought this to upgrade one of my 901A EEE PC's. It was simple to install. No issues, just plug in and get on with it.
It was part of an upgrade to this netbook where I installed a large Corsair SSD (Solid State Drive) and changed the operating system from Linix (sp) to Win XP Professional with MS Office Professional.
My goal was to build a computer that was rugged, light weight and could contain my business contacts (>4000) so I could maintain my business dealings while on the road (I'm the mule that has to carry all my STUFF, so it's gotta be light, and cell phones just don't do the job ... even the (ugg i-phone))
I reached my goal, it works good, very reliable ... mucho happy with it!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great for ACER Aspire 10" NetBook! Oct 14, 2010
By J. Rivera
I purchased this Memory together with a 10" ACER Aspire NetBook to upgrade its memory from the standard 1 GB to the maximum 2 GB. Installation was a breeze: remove a small screw, open the small hatch over the memory and switch them out; SUPER EASY PROCESS. My computer recognized the new memory without problem and thus far (over a year of use) memory has worked flawlessly and fast. For the price, it is a steal and from my experience I would highly recommend this memory, no doubt!
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