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512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC,
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 42 reviews)
98% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install(41), Fast(17), Increases speed(19), Reliable performance(34)
Best Uses:
Increased performance(34), Multimedia(4), Multiple desktop applications(15)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(32), Power user(10)
Primary use:
Business(5), Personal(37)
 
The correct memory configuration MB
By DIYVerified Purchaser from Wales on 3/12/2011
Pros:
Easy To Install
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

The correct memory configuration for Motherboard unlike the item I was supplied from a previous Source (From another Company is not compatible for the dual channel mode of my motherboard ) and will not run in dual channel mode, so I will need to order another matched pair from Crucial have to save up.

 
Just what i needed!
By SM1972Verified Purchaser from Epping on 11/8/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy to select memory, 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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Instructions were easy to read

 
As expected
By kdVerified Purchaser from Southampton on 10/20/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Works as expected

 
Couldn't be simpler !
By JohnVerified Reviewer from London on 9/28/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Product was easy to install and worked first time, with a real increase in performance.

 
Speed up your computer the easy way
By IDZVerified Purchaser from Cheshire on 9/8/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Online tools do the work, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Fast computing again, Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Through Computer Active Magazine I was directed towards this product.The online tools told me everything I needed to know, like what slot space was available and the combinations of memory that could be put on my computer.For the general user this is important because we need to be certain about what we are doing to our computers.

 
Quick and easy - recommended
By PJVerified Purchaser from Norwich on 8/31/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

I'd not opened the back of a PC before, [...]starting with their system scan, followed by the purchase process, and then backed up with good installation notes. Installation was easy, and performance has improved as hoped.

 
It does the job
By the old guyVerified Purchaser from London on 8/25/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

This was the first time I opened up my pc, and I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy it was to fit this memory upgrade.

 
Worthwhile upgrade at a reasonable price
By AtspotVerified Purchaser from Bath on 7/12/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Worthwhile upgrade on a basic spec PC. Speeds up performance noticeably and stops applications hanging, all for a few quid.Can't really go wrong [...]

 
Perfect and so easy via this site.
By when I'm dead and gone I will be famous.Verified Purchaser from Lincoln on 7/7/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

I came across this site because my computer was running slow a friend said increase the RAM. This site makes it so easy they check your computer give you options and a easy step by step instalation guide. Didn't think I could do it before, always took it somewhere yet it took no more than 15 mins and everything worked perfectly.

 
thanks for the memory
By mackVerified Purchaser from essex on 6/28/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
No cons
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

crucial is second to none

 
Highly recommended
By tonytigerVerified Purchaser from leicester on 5/10/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Great scan rightt product [...]

 
performance booster
By MutzyVerified Purchaser from Brighton on 5/8/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Easy to use and has boosted the performance of the computer.

 
Really easy and worked well
By PhilVerified Purchaser from Bath on 4/30/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

What is really useful is the Crucial memory scanner that looks at your PC to identify what you have and the possible upgrade options. This is the third time I have upgraded memory on a PC and each time I have used the Crucial scanner, bought the recommended option and it has worked every time.

 
Spot On
By dazzer9535Verified Purchaser from Bristol on 4/30/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Just really great as always expected from Crucial

 
First Class service
By FurryratVerified Purchaser from Midlands on 4/26/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

My pc is now much faster. The crucial scanner to see just what memory you need works a treat. Top class service and I would order again. I recommended Crucial to my son and he also ordered and was happy with everything.

 
simple memory upgrade
By davey davoVerified Purchaser from wirral on 4/19/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

has improved the pc's performance

 
Without fuss or blemish
By BTDVerified Purchaser from Fareham, Hants on 4/6/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Replaced a defective memory installed by the manufacturer (outside the warranty).

 
Good [...] service [...]
By Hurler .Verified Purchaser from Shrewsbury . on 3/18/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

[...] initially the Ram upgrade did not perform properly due to a density issue , but this was soon resolved . Ram was returned using " freepost " and the replacement dispatched quickly . Very pleased with overall buying experience . Crucial have got it right as far as i'm concerned . Graham , Shrewsbury .

 
The usual excellence from Crucial memory
By warder54Verified Purchaser from Brechin, Scotland on 3/15/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Always know that the RAM dlivered will be compatible thanks to the Crucial website compatibility/search methods. Used to bring a slightly older Win XP system up to 1GB memory - with an instant boost i performance.

 
Best Memory at Good Price
By Bhaskarrai PatelVerified Purchaser from Croydon on 3/10/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Excellent Product. Top quality memory that you can buy directly from Crucial website at competitive price. There is no middle man and Crucial customer service is excellent. Even phone call is free. Just amazing.You can even run crucial download software to check compatibility for the memory before you buy.[...]Product was guaranteed to work. And it did.

 
Excellent can't find any flaw or fault
By pain and panicVerified Purchaser from lancashire on 2/2/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Unable to fault the product, switched to this after current memory failed in service.

 
easy upgrade
By tjVerified Purchaser from northeast on 1/28/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

easy to find upgrade on crucial site after installing everest software from filehippo internet site

 
does what it says on the tin
By Shard1Verified Purchaser from Merseside on 1/22/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

excellent service

 
Easy buy [...]
By GeorgeVerified Purchaser from Ringwood Hampshire on 1/15/2010
Pros:
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

This was a simple replacement of two 512 MB memory units by two 1 MB units to create a more suitable quantity of RAM for current conditions. Buying via the website was also simple [...]

 
Very good product for the price
By jimbo3537Verified Purchaser from Cannock Staffs on 1/14/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

[...] and very easy to install

 
Four times as quick
By mitch1962Verified Purchaser from Hastings on 1/6/2010
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Having received the recommended up-grade within a couple of days, I found it amazingly easy to instal and has increased the speed of my PC fourfold. I'd never even taken the back off a PC tower before!

 
A long overdue upgrade!
By TimVerified Purchaser from Gloucestershire on 1/6/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Easy to instal even for a technophobe. Immediate improvement in performance - why did I leave it so long? Thank you

 
Cheap and very cheerful
By Brian the BladeVerified Purchaser from England on 12/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, 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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

This is incredibly cheap memory, and does a great job.
It has been installed in my standby machine, which is used a a file and print server.
This machine is an old P4, and now works faster than my Quad core.

 
Bring new life to ageing equipment
By GBRVerified Purchaser from UK on 11/11/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Website could be clearer
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

The product that I ordered is now obsolete and it took some time to find how to get a modern equivalent. When contact with Crucial was established, the process then ran smoothly and easily.

 
DDR Memory Kit
By FluroVerified Purchaser from Burnley, Lancashire, UK. on 11/9/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

DDR 2 Memory Module Kit. Works well to add that extra performance. Everything seems to be working fine at the moment with my Windows Vista Operating System. Worthwhile purchase.

 
First time inside a computer! No problem
By TomBVerified Purchaser from Scotland on 11/4/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

The whole process, from going on line at Crucial to see what was available, through [...] installation couldn't have been smoother

 
Worthwhile upgrade
By .Verified Purchaser from Somerset on 10/22/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Start up time on an older XP machine greatly improved, by the addition of this memory. Well worth the reasonable cost

 
Excellent product.
By Fox CouriersVerified Purchaser from Norfolk, England. on 10/7/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Easily fitted, even for a technophobe like me, and immediately improved performance.

 
does what it says
By fishmonkVerified Purchaser from UK on 9/14/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

What can I say... it's a bunch of memory. All I can add is it came quick, was just what I ordered, and works fine. No problems installing it. Good job.

 
Waste of Time?
By TonyVerified Purchaser from UK on 9/5/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
No Increase In Speed
Best Uses:
Better details in game
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Would not function in dual channel mode even after updating BIOS. Works with memory slots re-arranged but ?any better off?

Service & Delivery comments:

Good delivery time.

 
[...]
By TraceyVerified Purchaser from Warrington on 6/24/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

[...]

 
i would recommend others to buy
By KEWELLVerified Purchaser from BRISTOL UK on 6/3/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

i would recommend others to buy this product as it increased the performance of my pc.

 
All round perfection, thanks.
By NoneVerified Purchaser from Northampton, UK on 2/25/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Gaming, Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Increased memory and speed. Have no complaints.

 
Brilliant
By AidenVerified Purchaser from Derbyshire on 1/15/2009
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Works brilliantly and was easy to install.

 
Crucial Does It Again
By YogiVerified Purchaser from Cornwall UK on 10/2/2008
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

Two DIMMs were ordered to bring the MoBo memory to 3GB. Arrived just 36 hours after ordering. Memory checked and found fault-free and installed.Excellent service from Crucial again!

 
Took 2 minutes to install
By NorfolkBoyVerified Purchaser from Norfolk, UK on 8/14/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crucial 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

[...]

 
does what it says on the box
By sadmackemVerified Purchaser from gateshead uk on 8/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install
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 512MB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300,:

cost effective upgrade

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