I've seen this for a while now on pricewatch and most every store that sells RAM...
What is the deal with VIA chipset only RAM and why is it so much cheaper than "true" PC133 SDRAM that is compatible with all Intel and AMD and VIA chipsets?
Is part of the reason the VIA only RAM is cheaper than everything else due to the fact that it is lower quality and less stable?
I'm building a system for a friend who will not be overclocking her system but want to know if it's safe to buy VIA only RAM as opposed to more expensive "true" PC133 RAM? Will it run at 133Mhz FSB as stable as fully compatible (and more expensive) PC133RAM?
Thanks,
Gaidin
What is the deal with VIA chipset only RAM and why is it so much cheaper than "true" PC133 SDRAM that is compatible with all Intel and AMD and VIA chipsets?
Is part of the reason the VIA only RAM is cheaper than everything else due to the fact that it is lower quality and less stable?
I'm building a system for a friend who will not be overclocking her system but want to know if it's safe to buy VIA only RAM as opposed to more expensive "true" PC133 RAM? Will it run at 133Mhz FSB as stable as fully compatible (and more expensive) PC133RAM?
Thanks,
Gaidin