Corsair VS2GSDS667D2 ValueSelect 2 GB PC2-5300 667 MHz 200-PIN DDR2 CL5 SODIMM Laptop Memory

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches ; 1.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q76LBY
• Item model number: VS2GSDS667D2
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed for current generation notebooks and mini-PCs, Corsair’s new high density SODIMMs allow users to maximize memory bandwidth and minimize performance bottleneck to deliver superior user experience. The Corsair ValueSelect SODIMMs are optimized for the Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ client operating system.



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• Individually tested
• Superior hardware design to reduce heat generation
• Lifetime warranty

Product Description

Corsair built its reputation on performance memory that shines in the most demanding computing situations: extreme gaming and high-transaction processing environments. But not all computers are put to such extreme usage. So we brought the same reliability, testing and Corsair quality to a line of memory designed to support standard computing situations such as popular office applications. Now it’s one of our most popular memory lines. Backed with a lifetime warranty, it’s memory you can rely on.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reliable memory, great vendor, poor packaging, November 30, 2008

By	Charlie (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

Product: Corsair Value Select 2GB PC2-5300 667 MHz 200-Pin DDR2 CL5 SODIMM Notebook Memory

Computer used: Dell Mini 9 (Inspiron 910) with Windows XP ULCPC Home SP-3

The Mini 9 came from Dell with a mere 512MB, which bogged down the already slow computer with the pre-loaded Dell bloatware. I wanted to max out the memory as early as possible and Dell charged an outrageous price to upgrade to 1 GB from the factory. For the same price, I could buy a 2GB stick and max out the laptop, so it came down to the few quality vendors that produced 2GB DDR2 SODIMM modules. Corsair has a great reputation and the best price and I did not even have to mess with rebates.

The RAM is advertised with a CAS Latency of 5 at 667 MHz. The Dell Mini 9 and other netbooks that use the Intel Atom N270 processor (533 MHz FSB) will run the memory at CAS 4 straight from the SPD settings. I was not expecting or demanding lightning fast performance from the Mini 9, but I did want to max out the RAM capacity. I've run XP in 256MB and 512MB environments and found XP to be livable at 512MB so long as you're not using "intensive" applications like Firefox, Photoshop, audio editing applications, Office, and anti-virus programs. Many new applications like Norton, Symantec, AVG, and Avast are bloatware disguised as applications. From experience, a clean XP boot with normal applications like Outlook, Firefox, and Avast Anti-Virus will require at least 300-400 MB of physical memory. Once you start to do work with some applications, that quickly exceeds 512MB and begins to use your page file. Therefore, I recommend at LEAST 1GB of RAM for XP and Vista. 2GB sweetens the deal because the only time I have gotten close to using up 2GB in XP is with GTR Evolution at Nordschleife Nurburgring which is over 13 miles of twisty windy digital roads. Bottom line is that you're not going to tax out the 2GB in a netbook, but it is good to have!

Back to the RAM itself, the Corsair packaging is HORRIBLE. They clipped the module into a clamshell casing that requires the user to pop the module out of the shell. This can severely damage the PCB and SMT components. I chose to bend the plastic shell so the module would come right out without force applied to the module. Memory modules are EXTREMELY static sensitive so I did not appreciate having to gently remove it out of a poorly designed clamshell. Crucial and OCZ use better methods of packaging their modules and Corsair could learn a thing or two from its competitors.

Pros: Great price, Corsair reputation, no BSOD's or problems from the Dell Mini 9 with the module loaded. The BIOS detected the 2GB and XP booted up without any drama.

Cons: Corsair must improve their packaging. The clamshell memory module retainer will damage the module if you pry it out. Be careful not to touch the SMT components but do not force the module out.

Overall: This memory is a must-buy if you have a netbook or laptop that takes 2GB or 4GB respectively.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Asus EEE 900 16gb XP Home Version, July 4, 2009

By	W. T. Fork - See all my reviews

I bought this for an Asus EEE 900 netbook pc and it worked perfectly. Installation was as simple as removing the battery, turning the netbook over, unscrewing 2 screws and removing a cover, then unclipping the factory 1gb stick and replacing it with the new 2gb stick. I put everything back and turned it on and went into the bios. The computer saw it now had 2gb of memory, then I went ahead and exited the bios and loaded Windows XP. The system booted slightly faster, but the most noticeable thing was that the startup programs loaded quicker.

I know that the Asus EEE 900 has a lot of issues and is picky about what memory you can put in it, but this name brand Corsair stick worked perfectly and the price is well within most people's budget. For about $20 you can max out the system's memory capacity which will allow for better program performance. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ram Memory for EEE PC 901A, October 16, 2009

By	Douglas M. Brooks "Don Douggie" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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As a very senior man, 67 years old. I Bought this to upgrade one of my 901A EEE PC's. It was simple to install. No issues, just plug in and get on with it.

It was part of an upgrade to this netbook where I installed a large Corsair SSD (Solid State Drive) and changed the operating system from Linix (sp) to Win XP Professional with MS Office Professional.

My goal was to build a computer that was rugged, light weight and could contain my business contacts (>4000) so I could maintain my business dealings while on the road (I'm the mule that has to carry all my STUFF, so it's gotta be light, and cell phones just don't do the job ... even the (ugg i-phone))

I reached my goal, it works good, very reliable ... mucho happy with it!!