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(based on 49 ratings)
Brand: Crucial
Located in: DRAM Modules
1GB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC,
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 49 reviews)
98% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install(47), Fast(30), Increases speed(14), Reliable(41)
Best Uses:
Increased performance(25), Multimedia(11), Multiple desktop applications(27)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(28), Power user(21)
Primary use:
Business(13), Personal(36)
 
Right stuff, simple to order
By joe blowVerified Purchaser from aurora, il on 11/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Easy to select correct memory, [...]easy to install, a little better performance (went from 2 to 4 gb but xp only sees 3 as expected)

 
Definitely Recommend!!!
By RichVerified Purchaser from Huntsville, Alabama on 10/17/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

This was the easiest upgrade ever. No problem getting the correct modules[...] and ease of installation. Excellent

 
Good product
By VJVerified Purchaser from Jersey City, NJ on 10/16/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

It really increased performance of my PC

 
Quick and easy
By MIkeVerified Purchaser from El Dorado, CA on 10/5/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Installed it quickly and worked flawlessly. Did what we wanted it to do. Increased speed when running multiple programs.

 
1 GB DDR2 PC2- 5300 Memory
By Todds Computer RepairsVerified Purchaser from Tulsa , Oklahoma on 10/5/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I got this product and it worked really well. It increased overall speed in the PC. I wold recommend this as a good product.

 
Good service
By evaVerified Purchaser from Lebanon, OR on 8/31/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Had my husbands computer upgraded in less then 10 minutes and works fine!

 
Good product,
By RichardVerified Purchaser from Farwell Michgan on 8/26/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I have purchased RAM for Crucial for the past ten years for each new computer I purchased,[...]

 
Success Once Again
By JeffVerified Purchaser from West Hartford, Connecticut on 8/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

works very well

 
Awesome product & price, easy to install
By luvmyc6Verified Purchaser from St. Paul, MN on 8/8/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Snap the card in, boot up, and it's working just like that.

 
Went in in a "snap"...pun intended
By HRVerified Purchaser from Tampa, FL on 8/5/2009
Pros:
Doubled my ram works fine, Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance, Seems to be working fine
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Noticed big difference in speed from app to app

 
Great Memories
By The Happy GreekVerified Purchaser from Orlando on 7/27/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

a lot of bang for the buck.[...]

 
An awesome experience
By TrukdocVerified Purchaser from Nampa, Idaho on 7/24/2009
Pros:
Crucial looked at my comp, Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I downloaded something that enabled them to see my computer and tell me exactly what could be put in to increase memory. [...] Took me 30 seconds to install it....

 
Works like a charm
By JamesVerified Purchaser from Youngsville, NC on 7/19/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Easy to install and great performance improvement to PC

 
Great choice!
By New userVerified Purchaser from NC on 7/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

[...]

 
Great Product, Great Deal!
By KCVerified Purchaser from Michigan on 7/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I use my computer for small business and personal use. Can't believe how much faster the computer boots up, and how much quicker things process with the new RAM. My non-techi husband performed the installation with ease.

 
Speed = Good
By acid_vaynesVerified Purchaser from Moultrie, GA on 7/1/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Great product. [...] installed easily and has been overall wonderful in the system.

 
3 of 4 worked
By Desert DwellerVerified Purchaser from Tucson, AZ on 7/1/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Cons:
1 of 4 didn't work, Unreliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

1 of 4 did't work. Requested an RMA number on-line. Still waiting after 4 days for the RMA number. Hoping I don't run into problems with the return deadline date.

 
i would buy more if i needed to.
By amaury2020Verified Purchaser from browns mills nj on 6/24/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

i upgraded my computer to play more games,now i'm super fast

 
Cheap & easy way to increase your speed!
By Penguin LadyVerified Purchaser from Tennessee on 6/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Easy to install with instant results

 
Just like advertised!
By simmj50Verified Purchaser from Mascotte, FL on 5/22/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

[...]

 
great price on memory upgrade
By Upgrade Dell in VirginiaVerified Purchaser from Richmond on 5/19/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Our computer repair guy recommended this purchase through Crucial and the timeliness was fantastic. Product has made all the difference in the performance of our computer. Thanks!

 
Installed easy and is working great
By bearVerified Purchaser from msla. mt on 4/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

added performance for todays programs

 
Great Company Great Products
By ComputerKingVerified Purchaser from Cape Cod, MA on 4/8/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

The best and easiest way I have found to buy and install memory.

 
Quick [...]
By buzzVerified Purchaser from arden, nc on 4/4/2009
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

[...]

 
Easy scan and buy!! Awsome sight
By PedinskiVerified Purchaser from Maine on 4/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Perfect buying experience.

 
SO FAR IT'S WORKING GREAT. THANKS
By GEEJAYVerified Purchaser from KY on 3/19/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
No Increase In Speed
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

IT WORKS

 
Great value
By bshirtsVerified Purchaser from Appleton, WI on 3/16/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Gaming, Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Crucial makes it very easy to find what memory will work with your system.

 
APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!
By Magyk DyanneVerified Purchaser from Chester County, PA on 3/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Huge time saver, Reliable Performance, Worry free
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Allowing the Crucial.com system to automatically analyze your system, and graphically show you your upgrade options is tremendous. It was like having a personal trainer for my PC. I popped the case on my desktop, took out the old and put in the new memory in a snap. Was so impressed, I went home and connected to Crucial.com to upgrade my laptop. Still smiling!

 
Great service [...]
By moody_mommyVerified Purchaser from Indiana on 3/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

The website made it easy to find the proper memory upgrade and was the cheapest choice out there. The product [...] included instructions that made installation easy. I would totally order from this site again in the future.

 
Crucial Memory Upgrade
By RevThomVerified Purchaser from Ventura on 3/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Photo Editing

 
[...]
By Murf The SurfVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 2/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Crucials tool to detect the memory needed was flawless.

Dispite Fedex' efforts to nearly destroy the
package during the delivery process, both memory sticks worked fine.

 
Excellent product!
By NevadadiceVerified Purchaser from Laughlin, NV on 2/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Doubled the memory on by desk top and it was so easy!My computer is faster now, especially with my larger photo editing software! I had to go back and thank the IT guru at work that recommended Crucial.com!

 
Great Memory
By GoIrishVerified Purchaser from Fishers, IN on 2/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Great memory

 
Good product, Reasonable Price
By PrintcoVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 2/2/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Good price, good product, good support, easy to buy.

 
Better than I thought
By the "brain"Verified Purchaser from NC on 1/28/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Increase speed, ......

 
hyper drive
By Liberal gone wildVerified Purchaser from Baskerville Virginia on 1/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Upgrading to 4 gigs of ram stopped my Vista system from locking up

 
Easy, Quick & Better Than Aspirin
By The ProducerVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 1/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Back Up, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

The hardest part about upgrading the RAM memory on my PC was opening up the computer case! Installing the chips was a snap - literally. My PC's operating system was a pain in the tuckus because there wasn't enough RAM on the computer. Now, it's faster , and my frustration level has decreased exponentially. [...]

 
Easy and best price I could find
By GolfbumVerified Purchaser from Cheyenne,WY on 1/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

The system scanning properly identified upgrade capability. The pricing was excellent. The product was received when promised and it was easy to install

 
I expected too muchwith two more GB
By The BanditVerified Purchaser from Bartlesville, Oklahoma on 12/9/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
No Increase In Speed
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I'm sure the 2 GB upgrade will be more useful if I had several more programs open at the same time.

 
Great Purchase
By DaniVerified Purchaser from Edison, NJ on 12/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Back Up, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

The memory sticks have worked wonders for the speed of my computer. I am very happy with this purchase.

 
easy and simple
By IT EntropyVerified Purchaser from Cleveland Ohio on 11/16/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Very good tool for RAM selection online

 
memory upgrade
By dbwVerified Purchaser from Charlotte, N C on 11/13/2008
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I'm afraid I haven't installed. There were no instructions and I don't know the first thing about how to install!
Can you help

Crucial Response: We offer free installation help. Please call us at 1-800-336-8896.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Memory
By DanVerified Purchaser from Scottsdale, AZ on 10/24/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Everything went well with the order. [...]

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
All went great as expected
By ComputerGuyVerified Purchaser from Grand Rapids, MI on 10/2/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Speed up PC

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
product [...] as advertised
By pabloVerified Purchaser from green valley az on 9/26/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Excellent instructions, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Overall speedup
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

great speedup from 512mh to 3.0ghz. Much improved general performance.
Upgraded to 4.0 but computer only recognized 2.99 -- could have saved the cost on 1ghz.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Just what I needed!
By w33zie from Eastman,Quebec Canada on 9/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

Very easy to install.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent quality product.
By Satisfied CustomerVerified Purchaser from Longmont, CO on 8/20/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

I've been buying RAM upgrades from Crucial for several years, and as always, I am very satisfied not just with the online buying process but also the quality of products I get. I recommend Crucial over all other providers.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Crucial is great!
By CycloneVerified Purchaser from Il on 8/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

This upgrade increased game play speed to better than expected!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
MEMORY UPGRADE
By BILL SVerified Purchaser from NORTHBOROUGH, MA on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 1GB Upgrade for a Dell Dimension E520 System:

BIG IMPROVEMENT IN COMPUTERS SPEED, ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN ONLINE.

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