Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G5300LLK

Pros: I bought this kit in 2006 for A LOT more than it's going for right now.
it's rated DDR2-667 4-4-4 1T
it does DDR2-800 4-3-3 at reasonable volts and DDR2-1100 5-4-4 as well...

Cons: loved my intel boards, all 3 of them... no post under my AM2+ Gigabyte ud4p board, not sure if it's the board or the CPU, I have another set of RAM which uses identical chips and it's a no-post

Other Thoughts: my kit uses micron d9 chips. This revision has long since been discontinued and this kit now uses who knows what in it... don't expect the time clocks/timings or even the computability issue, the SPD, the chips and even the PCB are now different from what I bought over 3 years ago

Pros: Works great with my dell XPS 410, felt well built and looks to cool well with heat shields

Cons: none so far

Other Thoughts: awesome buy! Love new egg, product came super fast Thanks again!!

Pros: Added 2GB (2 x 1GB) to existing 1GB on XP SP3 Dell Dimension. Phenomenal increase in performance, despite slower speed of existing RAM (DDR2 533mHz).

Cons: None known.

Pros: Cheap! Fast shipping! Easy to install! Makes my computer really fast!

Cons: None so far...I gave it 4 starts since I have just started using it! Hopefully it will last a long time.

Other Thoughts: Installed in a HP desktop DX2200 microtower. Ground saver shipping was three bucks and took just 4 days to central IL. Awesome!!

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Guster

I read your review and I wanted to stop by and thank you for trying our product! I hope that in the future, you can offer us a full 5 egg rating! Remember that our RAM has a lifetime warranty and we will stand behind our product, and you!

John Smith
Patriot Memory Technical Support

Pros: Cheaper RAM...

Cons: The fact that i have had two issues. First was Computer wasnt posting with this RAM after around 4 months ownership. RMA'ed to get the second set to randomly lock up my computer.

Other Thoughts: PATRIOT RAM is supposed to high quality reliable RAM. Other RAM modules i have order from them have been spectacular but i cannot recommend them any more due to recent problem.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Anonymous
Thank you for purchasing Patriot Memory. Let me apologize for any problems you have had. We offer a lifetime warranty on memory modules and will stand behind that 100%! Have you updated your computer's BIOS to the most current? Have you tested the memory alone in the motherboard? Tested it in a different motherboard? If none of these tests shed any light for you, and you still have problems, please contact me directly!

John Smith
Patriot Memory Technical Support Team
support@patriotmem.com

Pros: Well, it works, and it hasn't broke yet, been using it rather heavy as I'm an avid gamer and it does what it's supposed to do. Haven't noticed any heat problems either, the heat sinks do their job well and I'm not noticing any heat wash to my chip set or CPU.

Cons: It doesn't work at correct clock speeds, it only works at 333mhz, but I THINK it's because of my older motherboard.

Other Thoughts: Digging up the info on my mobo suggests it would have no issue running at 667mhz. But since it's an HP mobo the BIOS very limited and I can't go in and change it manually. However, whether or not this is the case the ram should run at advertised speeds since the mobo says it can, 4 eggs for that. Also no overclocking done at all, mucho thanks again for a limited BIOS.

Pros: Decent memory upgraded from 4200 did notice a little difference when I was gaming.

Cons: Got to hot in my small case and I kept getting bsod so I put a fan blowing on the memory and it is working now. Was expecting a little more when I upgraded from 4200 but it was a little better though.

Other Thoughts: Do yourself a favor and if your motherboard can support it, go with ddr2 800 6400 or above I notice a big difference when I upgraded from this memory. Memory is kind of cheap now might as well go with the best.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear MikeG
I'm sorry that you encountered heat problems inside your case. I would like to tell you that we do offer a cooling solution for our memory modules which is very effective and newegg does sell it.

Pros: Made my parents so-so desktop totally usable

Cons: None so far

Pros: I bought this ram for a Dell 8300, and I was spooked doing it. Dell's are Proprietary, or so they want you to think.
I went with two gigs of this ram anyway, caution to the wind.
It worked like a charm.
So, I recommend this for Dell computers with the 925 PCIE express boards, because it works. Beats Dell's high prices.

Cons: None for me, I think it is well made ram.

Other Thoughts: Don't get to hung up on Proprietary thing. It is a sales gimmick. Dell doesn't want you coming to New Egg to buy memory.
They want you in their back yard.
So they try to spook you with high tech talk.
Just do a little spec matching, thats all I did.

Pros: Used this set numerous times to revive some old gx620 dell optiplex's, pops in, does what it should, no fussin 'round with this stuff... Great company as evidenced by the fact that i have NEVER had to call tech support, the lifetime no fuss warranty, and i have used this since last summer (2008) and no issues. PERIOD.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Newegg + Patriot = perfect combo!!!