Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System

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  • Easy to install (23)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Increases speed (14)
  • Fast (5)
  • Good value (1)
  • Large capacity / good size (1)
  • Smooth (1)
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  • Multiple desktop applications (16)
  • Multimedia (7)
  • Gaming (2)
  • Back-up (1)
  • Digital darkroom (1)
  • Ram disk (1)
  • Server stuff (1)
 
 
 

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2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-4200, NON-ECC,

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Last update: Nov 13, 2008

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Noticeable performance increase.

"Added to the 2x512MB RAM already in place on our Office Admin's desktop. She's a Dave Matthews Band/Warehouse flunkee (kidding) so she's always streaming music while doing everything else. Once this 2GB kit maxed out the recognizable RAM it was literally like using a different PC. Startup happens quickly even with an automatic Live Messenger sign-in and Kaspersky Anti-Virus doing a startup objects scan. We're AL..." Read Full Review »

Sep 24, 2008 by Switawi

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3.0
quality control might be an issue

"of 2 kits of 2 x 1GB DIMM (4GB total), 1 module was defective. I used antistatic bracelet, and very careful with insertion. RMA imposes to return a full kit, which means you have to return 2 modules even if one is good. As most gold sockets are only good for 25 insertions, I contacted Crucial, saying that it's not for the customer to validate modules at the expense of DIMM socket wear and was finally told I co..." Read Full Review »

Aug 06, 2008 by Shelly

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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Review

Noticeable performance increase.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None so far

    Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Added to the 2x512MB RAM already in place on our Office Admin's desktop. She's a Dave Matthews Band/Warehouse flunkee (kidding) so she's always streaming music while doing everything else. Once this 2GB kit maxed out the recognizable RAM it was literally like using a different PC. Startup happens qu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 24 2008
Switawi
San Antonio, TX
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  • Power user
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Price: $37.99
 
 

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Review

quality control might be an issue

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Ram disk
 

"of 2 kits of 2 x 1GB DIMM (4GB total), 1 module was defective. I used antistatic bracelet, and very careful with insertion.

RMA imposes to return a full kit, which means you have to return 2 modules even if one is good. As most gold sockets are only good for 25 insertions,

I contacted Crucial, s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 6 2008
Shelly
New York, NY
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  • Casual User
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Price: $37.99
 
 

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Review

Great memory, Great Price.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Good Value
  • Increases Speed

    Cons

  • None so far

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Searched the web for memory for a used desktop machine and found this to be a good deal. The memory selector was very helpful to make sure I received the proper memory. The additional memory added new life to the used machine. Now it's a lot faster. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2008
Mr. Mike
Fort Wayne, IN
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  • Casual User
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Price: $37.99
 
 

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Review

Crucial memor solid as always

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Gaming
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"If you want to upgrade your memory, their is no better choice than crucial. Their memory is always stable and reliable. I have never had a compatability problem with any of their memory. This is the way to go for problem free upgrades. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2008
heraldodo
Chicago
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Price: $37.99
 
 

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Mini-tower Models) System Review

Excellent. Definitely get this upgrade!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"My client had an application, which needed a lot of memory. This allowed the Dell Optiplex GX-280 to show it's capabilities. Since data was no longer being swapped via the paging file on the harddrive, this application now runs much faster. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 13 2008
Peter G.
Quincy, MA
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  • Power user
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Price: $37.99
 
 
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