Pros & Cons
Pros
Easy install and immediate increase in speed. After installation, turned on the laptop and bios was able to detect the extra memory with no problem. There are many posts online where people claim the ram doesn't work just because they didn't currently... Read More
Cons
Crucial website states that this ram is compatable with my version of the laptop, evidentially isn't. Bought in may 2020, failed in jan 2021. Received sk hynix ram labelled as two 8gb sticks, not 32gb as advertised. Will be returning.
Highlights
Quality
Good quality memory and a great bang for your buck.
Overall, i am pleased with this purchase.
The configuration although is compatible with the windows 10 machine as expected.
Price
Overall , a great price for me but note that the price varies daily .
Managed to purchase at very low price - wasn't identified they were coming from france which caused a week delay.
However the spec was exactly the same and the price was much cheaper.
Packaging/appearance
Noting some other reviews on here, mine came packaged in amazon wrapping and official crucial packaging so no worries here.
It came in anti static packaging so no need to worry about that like other sellers.
However i have to say i was unimpressed with thr flimsy packaging.
The packaging from crucial has got cheaper and cheaper - but this is also reflected in the price as that has got cheaper, but i... Read More
Competitiveness
Coupled it with a 1tb crucial ssd for an amazing upgrade.
Bought to upgrade my synology ds920+ to a total of 20gb of ram.
I paid a local shop to install this as i also needed them to install and migrate a 1tb ssd drive (was 128gb) which i subsequen... Read More
This is good for productivity and people who only have 1 sodimm slot.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 41,235 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 24 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only tools required are a small crosshead screwdriver to open the memory bank panel underneath the laptop
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are two possibilities why some people found it was not working1
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They didnt correctly insert the ram
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You will need to first push the ram very hard until hearing a clicking before lowering the ram to sit on the ram slot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are many posts online where people claim the ram doesnt work just because they didnt currently insert the ram
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Upon receiving the ram you will find that the ram has another four digitals part number printed on the tag
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Mine is shown in the photo which is c8fr
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This means the ram is built using 8x 1gb memory cells where both sides of the ram have memory cells