Looking for a trustworthy RAM supplier in the US
Looking for a trustworthy RAM supplier in the US
Hello,
I’m looking to purchase an 8GB Crucial, DDR4-3200 SODIMM with part number CT8G4SFRA32A. Crucial no longer sells directly to customers. Amazon has one German seller with a single unit available, while Newegg offers very high prices. B&H Photo Video lists it as discontinued, and Micron only ships from stores without locations in Michigan.
Any suggestions for trustworthy RAM sources?
Thanks!
Lyman
What is the model, make, and SKU of your laptop? I'm guessing the number you see there is the correct one you're using now, and you need a matching stick of RAM to upgrade from 8GB to 16GB. Since all your doors are closed to find that specific part, why not switch to another RAM brand or kit?
Thanks for your reply. You perfectly captured the issue. I was taken aback seeing that the included RAM was Crucial, not HP, despite the system being an HP laptop. It’s interesting how sourcing parts can be tricky when dealing with different manufacturers.
It doesn't seem like swapping them would help. It looks like this approach offers a much higher likelihood of success.
While you wait, operate the important scanner on the computer and observe its results.
I spent 43 years as a Network Administrator at Lockheed, Raytheon, and Qualcomm, and I prefer not to mix different memory brands; it can cause issues. Essentially, I want to retain the reliable Crucial chips and swap them with the faulty ones. Maybe you're not aware that DDR4 production is declining while DDR5 is rising; prices have increased due to supply and demand dynamics. I actively promote this advice in forums, urging users not to combine different RAM kits. When I mentioned a different brand or kit, I meant considering another RAM package from a different manufacturer, not a mismatched set of RAM sticks. You should be familiar with Adata, TeamGroup, Crucial (other models), G.Skill, Corsair, and Klevv.
Hello everyone,
Can the Crucial Memory CT8G4SFRA32A and CT8G4SFRA32A coexist? The first one I own, the second one moved south. Unfortunately, I didn’t verify the last four characters on my order for CT8G4SFRA32A.
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I contacted Crucial Support (offshore) but I’m having trouble understanding their language.
Any help would be appreciated!
LGLDSR73
Agreed....thanks!
Let me ask: Can Crucial CT8G4SFRA32A and CT8G4SFRA32A coexist?
Many thanks,
Lyman
This type of specialized data might be obscure for many people. You might purchase it and send it back if it doesn’t function (review the return policy first). When proceeding this way, make sure to verify speeds and timing beforehand, and then double-check with both components working together to confirm the RAM isn’t being downclocked or timing adjusted to stay compatible.