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About Memory Compatibility

Last updated on May 27, 2026

We have been installing RAM in computers since 1989, there is not much we do not know.

There is one simple rule. The more expensive the RAM, the more compatible the RAM. This is why Ramcity is not the cheapest. But as our name suggests, we sell mainly one thing = RAM. We have to get it right first time.

We have one goal in this business: sell you a RAM module, you put it in your computer, it works, and we don't hear from you until you need another RAM module. That is it.

Biggest myth in RAM = all RAM is the same. This is not true, you can make RAM cheaply, it will not perform as well in name brand computers, maybe in a DIY build but not a Dell, HP or Lenovo. The perfect example is Kingston Valueram. This was a cheaper version of their RAM that they built for motherboard manufacturers but it was not recommended in their configurator for name brand models.

You don't want to buy the cheapest, you want the best. Ramcity sells the best RAM.

Life is too short for returns!

We have most speed ram available, it is always best to match your RAM speed with exisiting RAM for best compatibility.