Micron PC133 128MB - $87 SHIPPED - Deal Over - Guys Raised Prices

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My first deal - don't be too brutal:


DIMM 128 MB PC133 MICRON $75,00
DIMM 128 MB PC133 SIEMENS $63,00

RAM Price List at mdmarkdata.com

Shipping is $12

Guess they figured that was a lil too cheap

 

[shurato]

Wow siemens for 63? Im going to assume cas-3...i wonder if we could stretch em to cas-2...this would be awesome.

 

[MHz]

The only comment they have on reselleratings:



<< Company advertised micron PC-133 128MB memory on www.pricewatch.com. Company sent generic industrial grade PC-133 memory. Because of their false advertisement, I will not buy from them again. >>

 

[unsped]

hell I ordered some, even in the rare case its generic, and I choose not to dispute it, its still damn cheap for generic.

 

[abracadabra1]

i think the pc150 is a better deal, but this is cheaper so still good.

 

[abracadabra1]

btw, you did well on first deal///i applaud you

 

[moocat]

Just got off the phone with a sales rep...the Siemens is cas3 as you might have guessed.

 

[Ranger X]

At this price, it's no doubt it's cas3.

 

[Helpless]

WHile running the risk of sounding stupid, what, I ask, is the difference between cas2 and cas3? I would guess speed, but could you elaborate a bit for the dumb guy? I have 192 megs of some old PC100 ram and put this in my old system and gank some 133, but this cas2 jargon is throwing me

 

[kendogg]

If anyone gets there ram can you please confirm if they are actually sending the advertised name brand RAM, or generic.

Because 128mb pc133 Micron Ram for 87$ shipped seems unreal. And can anyone verify if its cas2 or 3

 

[Siamskunk]

Cas2 gives you more bandwidth than Cas3 even though it's the same stick.
Some rams rated at Cas3 can sometimes runs at Cas2 thou.

anyone cares to make a clear statement on this issue?

 

[Lanius]

The amount of time required to complete one operation before another can begin is called the 'latency' period. Though it is probably most often seen in the term CAS Latency, there are also other situations where the term is used. Keep in mind that latency is a general term that indicates the required delay before an action can begin, rather than the description of a specific operation

<Taken from Shary Memory guide>
See it here.

 

[mrVod]

I use Micron 128MB PC133 SDRAM on cas2 on an MSI K7T Pro (with latest BIOS v1.6) and it's very stable, performs well. Didn't pay the above prices though....

 

[pjs]

I wonder if the memory is just Micron (or whatever mfr. specified) chips on third party boards or is both the board and chips made and assembled by Micron?

Paul

 

[unsped]

check the prices, ram went up about 20 bucks on average yikes!

 

[moocat]

CAS = column address strobe...the 2 or 3 is the number of clock cycles it requires the computer to 'setup' a read or write of main memory. CAS 3 requires 3 clock periods, cas 2...you guessed it, 2 clock periods. I believe with all other things being equal that cas 2 is 5-10% faster (please correct me if I'm wrong)depending on how the memory is being referenced (software dependant) and the memory bus clock speed.

 

[thewinky]

For some this may be a good deal, but this memory is pc133 cas 3. I had bought two dimms from them, and plan on returning them. When I purchased them, I was told they were Micron pc133 cas2, and they were not. But for those who are looking for some good cheap ram, they are micron, but I could not get them to run at 133 front side bus, and they would not even boot at cas 2. This may just be a fluke though, because micron is normaly better than that. Its your choice though, but I would buy else where.

 

[cressida]

= \ was about to order 128 pc100 spectek but they just raised the price

 

[Kirsten]

<< For some this may be a good deal, but this memory is pc133 cas 3. I had bought two dimms from them, and plan on returning them. When I purchased them, I was told they were Micron pc133 cas2, and they were not. >>



thewinky, how do you test to see if this ram is Cas 2 or 3? are there diagnostic tools?
Thanks

 

[Banshee Mullet]

Sisoft Sandra

<<SiSoft Sandra (the System ANalyser, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant) is an information &amp; diagnostic utility. It should provide most of the information (including undocumented) you need to know about your hardware, software and other devices whether hardware or software. Sandra provides similar level of information to Norton SI, Quarterdeck WinProbe/Manifest, etc. The program includes: 49 Information, Benchmarking, Listing &amp; Testing/Diagnostic Modules. Plus Multithreaded Wizards for all tasks (e.g. Create various reports), Full 32-bit, all-new code. Uses all Windows 95/98 extensions. >>

SiSoftware HomePage

 

[Kirsten]

hmmm... sisoft sandra 2000 pro doesn't seem to work on the memory module on Win 2000...

 

[Healey]

What specific module in Sandra tell whar CAS the memory is?

 

[Freekylink]

Here is some info on this memory. You can go to this link and download the spec sheets on this memory if you want...LINK

Micron Part# MT48LC8M16A2TG-75
-75 = 133 MHz, Access time 5.4ns, CL=3
-75 = 100 MHz Access time 6ns, CL=2
*CL = CAS (READ) latency

 

[Kirsten]

I order some of this ram and emailed Micron to find out the scoop.... here is what they said



<< CAS2 modules have @ 0.5% performance increase over CAS3 modules. You will probably not notice any performance increase in your system. >>



Kirsten

 

[Siamskunk]

I have no idea about that statement but, from my own experience.................Cas2 definitely works better than Cas3 noticeably. Especial when you overclock your cpu. Of course, you won't see much of a differences at a default FSB set from the manufacturer.
Above that point (maybe 133mhz FSB)............Cas Latency seems to be involve much on performance gain.