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http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8966
THE SLIGHT RISES in the prices of memory modules over the last couple of weeks has led to the appearance of counterfeit memory modules recently, according to industry sources.
According to the information, resellers and brokers are warned to be on the watch for 128MB, 256MB and 512MB modules in both SDRAM and DDR flavours.
The brand names currently being counterfeited include Infineon, Elpida and Hynix, but other brands are likely to be involved too.
The main thing to watch out for are modules being sold at prices very much lower than the going market price, and the module ID marks can also be compared to the different manufacturers' own, authentic markings.
The dangers of using counterfeit DIMMs in modern PCs where memory specifications are particularly important are obvious – it means more returns, the living nightmare of the system integrator and reseller. µ
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8966
THE SLIGHT RISES in the prices of memory modules over the last couple of weeks has led to the appearance of counterfeit memory modules recently, according to industry sources.
According to the information, resellers and brokers are warned to be on the watch for 128MB, 256MB and 512MB modules in both SDRAM and DDR flavours.
The brand names currently being counterfeited include Infineon, Elpida and Hynix, but other brands are likely to be involved too.
The main thing to watch out for are modules being sold at prices very much lower than the going market price, and the module ID marks can also be compared to the different manufacturers' own, authentic markings.
The dangers of using counterfeit DIMMs in modern PCs where memory specifications are particularly important are obvious – it means more returns, the living nightmare of the system integrator and reseller. µ
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8966
