Huge Price Difference on RAM

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  scrimshaw on 04/12/2016 - 19:59

  Speaking as an Ozbargainer: Just buy as cheap as possible with RAM. RAM brands don't really matter that much.

  For a computer nearly a decade old, do you really want to be spending $175 dollars on memory upgrades?

  (Calculated, $100 for 2x2GB modules, that's $25 dollars per gig of RAM, when modern DDR4 memory is something like $6.55 per gigabyte of RAM)

  You're already getting screwed over on pricing due to the supply/demand curve.

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  hmac on 04/12/2016 - 20:22

  Have you tried ebay?

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  tardis3 on 04/12/2016 - 20:37

  After I posted the above I found it on eBay for $26.99 + free shipping! (Samsung brand - brand new). So I have gone ahead and purchased it (+ Cashrewards)

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    scrimshaw on 04/12/2016 - 20:59

    If I had the right sticks i would have give mine to you for free.

    I've got quite the collection of old slow DDR3 SODIMMS.

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  apple2016 on 04/12/2016 - 20:38

  Do you know the chipset/ mother board details?
  This could help in determining if there is a compatible memory that's cheaper.
  I think any ddr 2 laptop compatible ram should work.
  Usually the chipset will support a range of ddr speeds and a higher speed rated ddr can operate at a lower speed also. You can use PC2 8000, PC2 6400 instead of PC2 5300.
  Try amazon.com as well.

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    tardis3 on 04/12/2016 - 20:41

    thank you. I checked on everymac.com to ensure compatibility

    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2…

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      apple2016 on 04/12/2016 - 22:47

      You can use PC2 8000, 6400 as well.

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  altomic on 04/12/2016 - 20:45

  +2

  4Gb -2gbx2 AU$21.62 delivered on ebay from HK

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    AlienC on 04/12/2016 - 23:38

    Try this or a cheaper one if you find it. Trust me if you are asking these questions you don't need more expensive higher ram.

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  Diji1 on 04/12/2016 - 21:07

  $100 difference for cheapest to most expensive! wow

  Is this the first time you've bought things online?

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  garetz on 05/12/2016 - 03:48

  Based on all the information you have provided, go with crucial.