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1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module

1GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module
Part Number: CT12864AC667
  • Module Size: 1GB
  • Package: 200-pin SODIMM
  • Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
  • Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64 •
    What does this mean?
 $18.99
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Crucial1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300
 
4.7

(based on 176 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (138)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (95)
  • Easy to install (92)
  • Increases speed (79)
  • Fast (68)
  • Large capacity (13)

Cons

  • Unreliable performance (4)
  • Difficult to install (3)
  • No cons (3)
  • No instructions included (3)

Best Uses

  • Increased performance (93)
  • Multiple desktop applications (76)
  • Multimedia (37)
  • Gaming (5)
  • Back-up (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual user (105), Power user (68)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (144), Business (28)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Easy peasy

I am most happy with the crucial software I used to find the type of memory I have in my notebook computer. I simply ran the executable and was given many choices for memory options...Read complete review

I am most happy with the crucial software I used to find the type of memory I have in my notebook computer. I simply ran the executable and was given many choices for memory options to install in my notebook.

I don't like installing free applications on my computer because you don't know what you may get, and the best thing about the memory finder software from crucial is the application doesn't require an install or make registry entries.

My notebook does not page anymore, since the upgrade and I don't find myself closing applications to free up memory to make my notebook software run at a usable(business use) level of speed, since the memory upgrade.

Computer memory should be your first upgrade to increase the speed of your computer and crucial should be one of the first places you look for memory.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Matched pairs should be stressed more

Chosen specifically through Crucial's selector for my machine Toshiba Satellite A135-S2246.

Crucial stated on sales page:
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Chosen specifically through Crucial's selector for my machine Toshiba Satellite A135-S2246.

Crucial stated on sales page:
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"Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.

Q: Do I have to install matching pairs?

A: No.

No, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance."

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12/18/2012
 
4.0

Works better then I had expected

By philly

from detroit

About Me Casual User

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Improved Speed
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Increased Performance

    Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

    improved web access and overall processing speed

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/4/2012
     
    4.0

    Stumbled on to a good thing

    By Sute

    from So. Jersey

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Pretty Much What I Needed

    Cons

    • Been Quicker
    • Delivery Time Could Have

    Best Uses

      Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

      Stumbled onto the Crucial site while searching the web for memory. The site was very helpful and I got exactly what I needed. My daughter no longer complains about the laptop performance.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      9/17/2012
       
      5.0

      Just Works

      By bob

      from NJ - the draconian state

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fast
      • Increases Speed
      • Reliable Performance

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Increased Performance

        Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

        Easy to install due to good instructions -
        Helped the performance of he HP laptop -
        Can't say anything negative at all -

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        9/4/2012
         
        3.0

        does not work in Toshiba A105-S2031

        By rich

        from baltimore

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

              This memory was recommended by crucial but was not compatible. Neither of two sticks worked in either of the two memory slots in the A105-S2031. It would not even go into firmware setup, it would shut down. I do not believe that there was anything wrong with the memory, it was worth a try.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              7/22/2012
               
              5.0

              Exactly as advertised

              By CJ

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Increases Speed

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Multiple desktop applications

                Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                Easy, cheap - like a new Mac

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                7/17/2012
                 
                5.0

                Best Choice

                By PC Guy

                from Illinois

                About Me Power user

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Increases Speed

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                    I have always used crucial for my memory needs. I would never think of another choice. They have never failed me yet in any product I have purchased from them.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    7/9/2012

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Computer is quicker

                    By Catfish

                    from Baxter, Iowa

                    About Me Casual User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Fast
                    • Increases Speed

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Increased Performance
                      • Multiple desktop applications

                      Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                      I use the computer daily, it is an older IMac, and it is much faster now with the newly added ram. It was reassuring to run the online scan to confirm the memory was what I needed for sure!

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                      4/17/2012
                       
                      3.0

                      Crucial Rocks

                      By T Jefferson

                      from Charlottesville va

                      About Me Power user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Warranty

                      Cons

                      • Memory Failed

                      Best Uses

                      • Multiple desktop applications

                      Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                      Had (2) of these go bad, sent them back to crucial, they sent me 2 right back. Thats kewl!

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      3/2/2012
                       
                      5.0

                      RAM memory

                      By bob

                      from largo florida

                      About Me Casual User

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Increases Speed

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                          My RAM memory arrived fast was easy to install and improved the speed of the computer. I think this company is the best I have ever done business with.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                          1/30/2012
                           
                          5.0

                          reasonable pricing-fast service

                          By the moose

                          from staten island new york

                          About Me Casual User

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Fast
                          • Great product
                          • Increases Speed
                          • Large Capacity
                          • Reliable Performance

                          Cons

                          • NONE AT ALL

                          Best Uses

                          • Computer use in general

                          Comments about Crucial 1GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300:

                          i had 1 gb of memory on my i-mac.i needed 2 to install lion.local stores here would not or could not help me.at the advice of a friend i ordered the memory boards from crucial.com.i ordered them on a friday and received them tuesday.i thought that was fantastic.i don't know much about the technical end of computers but my computer definitely runs better and turns off or sleeps faster.thank you crucial.com.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                          200-pin SODIMM

                          DDR 200-pin SODIMM
                          DDR 200-pin SODIMM: Approximately 2.625 in. by 1.25 in. (66.7 mm by 31.75 mm)                          		   DDR2 200-pin SODIMM
                          DDR2 200-pin SODIMM: Approximately 2.625 in. by 1.18 in. (66.7 mm by 30 mm)

                          A small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). SODIMMs get their name because they are smaller and thinner than regular DIMMs. The gold pins on the bottom of the SODIMM provide a connection between the module and a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front and back of a SODIMM are not connected.

                          200-pin SODIMMs are used to provide DDR and DDR2 SDRAM memory for notebook computers. 200-pin SODIMMs are available in PC2700 DDR SDRAM, PC3200 DDR SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-6400 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM and DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM. To use DDR or DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 200-pin SODIMM slots and a DDR- or DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR or DDR2 SODIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM SODIMM socket. (Information about which memory technology your system uses is included in the Crucial Memory Advisor™ tool.)

                          The number of black components on a 200-pin SODIMM can vary, but it always has 100 pins on the front and 100 pins on the back, for a total of 200. 200-pin SODIMMs are approximately 2.625 inches long and 1.25 inches high, though the heights can vary. Like 144-pin SODIMMs, 200-pin SODIMMs have one small notch within the row of pins; however, the notch on the 200-pin SODIMMs is closer to the left side of the module.