What is the difference between High density and OEM RAM?

ADE · 08-17-2006, 01:16 AM

OK, I'm looking for a good stick of RAM, but when I find the best deals on EBAY, it say High Density RAM and may not work on all computers. While some (not all) say if you do not see you chipset in the list above, get out OEM instead. Why does this matter and is it better to have high density or not to?

TonyBAMF · 08-17-2006, 04:52 AM

dont buy it on ebay.
Goto www.newegg.com

When buying ram it is best but not requiered to get the same type-model ram, this will improve system stability.
Assuming you need ram for the PC in your Sig, I am going to assume it is DDRI 266-333mhz ram, I would recomend Corsiar value ram 2GB (1GB X 2) or a 1GB stick if you simply want to add on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...N82E1682014557
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145505

ADE · 08-17-2006, 06:38 PM

I need 400MHz RAM and what is a sig?

Burgerbob · 08-17-2006, 06:58 PM

Sig=signature, and you are sure you need 400MHz? most socket A boards dont go that high, and its not like you will notice a difference.

ADE · 08-17-2006, 07:21 PM

I got a new CPU AMD Athlon XP, Its one of the Socket A CPU's that were made to be for gaming and that's why the stepped it up fro 333Mhz to 400Mhz.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...ductCode=80180
And I don't want to hold back my computers potential, even if it is just a 67Mhz difference.

SirKenin · 08-17-2006, 07:24 PM

It sounds like the guy on Ebay has no idea what he's talking about. High density and OEM are not opposing concepts. You can get high density RAM in OEM or retail.

All high or low density means is how many chips are on the module. High density is 8 chip, low density is 16 chip. Low density modules are still around because they are needed on older motherboards.

ADE · 08-17-2006, 07:31 PM

My MOBO was made in about 2004. Will High density RAM work on my computer?

SirKenin · 08-17-2006, 07:36 PM

Oh yeah, I would certainly think so. Don't buy OEM RAM though. If you have half a day I will tell you about all the troubles I had with it.

ADE · 08-17-2006, 08:01 PM

Half a day...yah I got time.

08-17-2006, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	What is the difference between High density and OEM RAM? OK, I'm looking for a good stick of RAM, but when I find the best deals on EBAY, it say High Density RAM and may not work on all computers. While some (not all) say if you do not see you chipset in the list above, get out OEM instead. Why does this matter and is it better to have high density or not to?

08-17-2006, 04:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
TonyBAMF Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 24 Posts: 412	dont buy it on ebay. Goto www.newegg.com When buying ram it is best but not requiered to get the same type-model ram, this will improve system stability. Assuming you need ram for the PC in your Sig, I am going to assume it is DDRI 266-333mhz ram, I would recomend Corsiar value ram 2GB (1GB X 2) or a 1GB stick if you simply want to add on. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...N82E1682014557 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145505 __________________ 19" Viewsonic 2ms Core 2 Duo E6600 ATI X1900XT 512MB BadAxe Mobo 2GB DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS Sound Blaster X-Fi 500GB re2 WD HDD DVD burner with lightscribe

08-17-2006, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 19 Posts: 2,532	Sig=signature, and you are sure you need 400MHz? most socket A boards dont go that high, and its not like you will notice a difference. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate, 500GB WD, eVGA 8800GT Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7!

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08-17-2006, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	I need 400MHz RAM and what is a sig?

08-17-2006, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	I got a new CPU AMD Athlon XP, Its one of the Socket A CPU's that were made to be for gaming and that's why the stepped it up fro 333Mhz to 400Mhz. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...ductCode=80180 And I don't want to hold back my computers potential, even if it is just a 67Mhz difference.

08-17-2006, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	It sounds like the guy on Ebay has no idea what he's talking about. High density and OEM are not opposing concepts. You can get high density RAM in OEM or retail. All high or low density means is how many chips are on the module. High density is 8 chip, low density is 16 chip. Low density modules are still around because they are needed on older motherboards.

08-17-2006, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	My MOBO was made in about 2004. Will High density RAM work on my computer?

08-17-2006, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Oh yeah, I would certainly think so. Don't buy OEM RAM though. If you have half a day I will tell you about all the troubles I had with it.

08-17-2006, 08:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	Half a day...yah I got time.