F.A.Q.

Will adding memory to my computer invalidate my warranty?
This used to be the case. Some manufacturers were using simple modifications such as added memory as an excuse not to honor the written warrantee for their product, even though such modifications were not excluded in the wording of the warrantee. Fortunately, this issue has been addressed by a new federal law designed to protect you consumer rights. The law is called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Your rights concerning the written warranty on your computer or server have never been so clearly defined. This Act is truly a major landmark for consumer rights. Click for more details.  

What's the difference between SDRAM, Rambus and DDR SDRAM?
SDRAM is the type of RAM most computers use today. DDR and Rambus DRAM are two new types of memory promising to make computers run faster. But don't worry, they will NOT make SDRAM obsolete in the near future. Click for more information on Rambus and DDR SDRAM. 

What causes memory prices to rise and fall?
Memory pricing is quite volatile, with prices dramatically and rapidly swinging up and down. To understand why requires a look at how the law of supply and demand applies to memory. The memory market is a commodity market. External influences can dramatically alter its delicate balance between supply and demand. Computer sales and software sales, for example, have a direct impact on demand, especially with the release of more memory intensive software. Supply factors also contribute significantly by changeovers to next generation products, producers entering or leaving the industry, or, as we've seen in the past, even natural disasters. If demand increases with no change in supply, prices will generally go up. If supply increases with no change in demand, prices will generally go down. A much more detailed answer is available by clicking Understanding Memory Prices.