Memory brand decision Crucial or PNY

[Zenara25]

Hi,

I currently have Crucial 2700 256mb.

I want a total of 512MB.

I can get another Crucial 2700 256MB for $33.

Or PNY 2700 for $42 and $25 rebate making it $17

Which should I go for?

I would really like to spend hardly anything but Crucial is a great name.

Thanks

[osprey4]

Yes, Crucial has a great reputation. But PNY is also well regarded. I've got sticks of both in different machines and have never had a problem with either.

After that, it just depends on whether you want to deal with the rebate. If it was a CompUSA rebate, I'd go with Crucial even though it costs more.

[Buzioid]

I would go with the Crucial just to be sure that they will work together.

[Mykex]

I'de try my best to match the sticks exactly. Sometimes RAM can disregaurd all conventional thought and just be 'fussy'.

[MaxVal]

I'll add another vote for Crucial.
You already know this type works with your motherboard.
The PNY is a crapshoot!

[Buzioid]

I have had bad experiences with PNY, and they aren't really the best quality product IMO.

[jorge1]

My suggestion is to go with Crucial. You will minimize the chance of having problems, plus Crucial is a great mem.

[RedFury]

I'd agree with everyone about staying with crucial based on known compatibility ( especially if you are running a Nforce2 board )

In actuallity, I run two different kinds of DDR in my system without problems ( at least not anything that I notice or could point to the ram being the issue )

[Zenara25]

Everyone thanks alot for your suggestions. I'm going to go with Crucial since I've never had a problem with them and I've been using them for a few years now.

www.Googlegear.com has the $33 Crucial
www.bestbuy.com has the PNY for $17 after rebate

[Redwolf]

PNY=crappy RAM, IMHO

Crucuial=No problems

I've had all my PNY sticks go bad. Go for Crucial if you can.