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expiredf12_26 | Staff posted Sep 13, 2021 07:05 AM
(**9/13 24 Hours Only) Neo Forza FAYE 16GB (2x8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 3600 18-19-19-39 Desktop RAM for $54.99 w/ FS
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They were the only brand that microcenter had in stock, so maybe there are reviews there that can shed additional light on the brand/quality.
They were the only brand that microcenter had in stock, so maybe there are reviews there that can shed additional light on the brand/quality.
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They were the only brand that microcenter had in stock, so maybe there are reviews there that can shed additional light on the brand/quality.
These also have a lifetime warranty, so there's not much to worry about.
https://www.neoforza.co
These also have a lifetime warranty, so there's not much to worry about.
https://www.neoforza.co
These also have a lifetime warranty, so there's not much to worry about.
https://www.neoforza.co
There are memory chips that a few companies make - Samsung, Sk Hynix, Micron, etc. And some not so well known ones. Even within them, the binning is done according to the yield. Chips that perform well go to higher bins and are more expensive. So, the selection of the bin is important. They won't fail at lower bins but increasingly get less stable at any deviation from the tested configurations, fail to overclock or sensitive to Motherboard quirks.
Second, a memory stick isn't just the chips. It is card design (layers, material, fabrication), controller and heat dissipation that affects the performance, stability and longevity. These have become fairly standardized so any brand can either get an OEM to do it for them or do their own from reference designs.
So, the lower tier brands manufacture to a cost point with potential compromises on the chip selected, the card design/licensing, etc.
Most memory of any brand will work under stock XMP profiles it is certified for. Some may run hotter, some will be finicky with finicky boards and some not amenable to any deviation from stock profiles.
As for longevity, all of the above compromises affect it and certain amount of deaths are anticipated before its lifetime. So, it depends on whether the company will be around and has a customer facing support interface to do quick RMAs under warranty. This is where the difference is most between well known brands and others even if all of them give lifetime warranties.
In china there are no returns, them again there are no Karen's either.
In china there are no returns, them again there are no Karen's either.
I am not sure I can depend on Newegg to do this. My experience with Newegg customer support has been that it appears good until you hit a really bad experience that makes you never deal with them again.
Would I take this chance for saving $5-$10 over a well known brand with a company that provides direct US based support and returns? Likely not. I guess that makes me not a typical SDer.
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There are memory chips that a few companies make - Samsung, Sk Hynix, Micron, etc. And some not so well known ones. Even within them, the binning is done according to the yield. Chips that perform well go to higher bins and are more expensive. So, the selection of the bin is important. They won't fail at lower bins but increasingly get less stable at any deviation from the tested configurations, fail to overclock or sensitive to Motherboard quirks.
Second, a memory stick isn't just the chips. It is card design (layers, material, fabrication), controller and heat dissipation that affects the performance, stability and longevity. These have become fairly standardized so any brand can either get an OEM to do it for them or do their own from reference designs.
So, the lower tier brands manufacture to a cost point with potential compromises on the chip selected, the card design/licensing, etc.
Most memory of any brand will work under stock XMP profiles it is certified for. Some may run hotter, some will be finicky with finicky boards and some not amenable to any deviation from stock profiles.
As for longevity, all of the above compromises affect it and certain amount of deaths are anticipated before its lifetime. So, it depends on whether the company will be around and has a customer facing support interface to do quick RMAs under warranty. This is where the difference is most between well known brands and others even if all of them give lifetime warranties.
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