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This memory module CT32M64S4D7E is available from Crucial directly for

$68.39 (on sale) and from NewEgg for $57.00. NewEgg lists it as OEM.

What makes a memory module OEM anyway? Is this the same exact module?

Any reason not to get it from NewEgg and save $?


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Crucial has a lifetime warranty when you purchase the RAM through their web

site. What is the warranty when you purchase from Newegg?



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Regards,



Richard Urban

Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User



Quote from George Ankner:

If you knew as much as you think you know,

You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!



"Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan>wrote in message



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On 11/28/2005 3:59 AM Richard Urban wrote:

Lifetime.

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On 11/28/2005 3:13 AM Leythos wrote:

So, are you saying that if I purchase a Crucial RAM stick from NewEgg,

Crucial wont stand behind it?

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Richy wrote:





Call Crucial and find out exactly what they will do for the

person who buys it directly or through a third-party seller.

If the time interval for replacing defective or damaged parts

is involved, then buy retail from the manufacturer...at least

there should be easy stock availability. If packaging is not

important and the memory sticks come in just an anti-stat bag

and not a container, then buy from the third-party seller for

the lower price. How one buys should fit into one's needs at

the particular time, all product operating issues being equal.

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Crucial RAM is guaranteed for life if it is chosen from a selection after

you have utilized the RAM configurator on their web page. If you don't use

any of the recommended RAM, and freelance your choice, you get a standard

warrantee (whatever it may be).



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Regards,



Richard Urban

Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User



Quote from George Ankner:

If you knew as much as you think you know,

You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!



"Richy" <no@spam.ming>wrote in message



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On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 08:59:13 GMT, Richy <no@spam.ming>wrote:



WTF does this have to do with XP? Ask in a hardware group.



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The module in question CT32M64S4D7E is one of the modules that is listed

by the RAM configurator tool on the Crucial web page as compatible with

my computer when I run the Crucial Scan on my computer. So I'm not

"freelancing my choice". I'm choosing a module they are saying is

compatible. I'm simply wanting to save $11 by buying that module from

NewEgg instead of directly from Crucial. Silly eh?



On 11/28/2005 2:58 PM Richard Urban wrote:

The only way to know if the lifetime warranty is applicable to RAM you buy

through a 3rd party is to ask the manufacturer.



Off hand, I would say NO!



If you deny them of the profit by purchasing elsewhere, why should they

honor it? If I were in their position, I wouldn't.



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Regards,



Richard Urban

Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User



Quote from George Ankner:

If you knew as much as you think you know,

You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!



"Richy" <no@spam.ming>wrote in message news:SOpjf.5312$3x2.2240@trnddc07...



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Update: Crucial just dropped the price on this module so I'm getting it

from Crucial.



On 11/30/2005 2:35 PM Richy wrote: