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Hello,

I just bought 2 samsung 512mb ram (pc2100, sodimm) on ebay but when i received the rams it doesn't say anywhere that they are samsung rams. So when i asked the seller he says that if i didn't receive samsung rams then it means that it's stock was over and i was sent a Micron technology ram instead and he also says MT rams are among the best out there.

But how do i know if i truely receive an MT ram and not some fake ones? Is MT ram better than a samsung one??

Should i report him to ebay?

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Short guide for (and anyone else who finds brand-substituted RAM on eBay)

Both Samsung and Micron are large OEMs; for a PC2100 SODIMM the practical difference in day-to-day use is usually negligible, but it's reasonable to want what you paid for or to confirm authenticity. Start by documenting everything (photos of the module, sticker, packaging and the eBay listing) so you have evidence if you need to contact the seller or open a dispute.

To verify what you actually received:

  • Capture the module sticker and any printed part/serial numbers and cross‑check those numbers against manufacturer/reseller part listings or images.
  • Pull the module’s SPD/manufacturer strings from the system or OS and compare them to the sticker. On Linux you can try:
    sudo dmidecode --type memory
sudo lshw -C memory
  • If the module ID is ambiguous, send clear photos of the PCB and IC markings to the memory maker’s support — they can often confirm whether a serial/part number is genuine.

Check functional authenticity and stability before deciding:

  • Run a dedicated memory test from a bootable image (memtest) for several full passes, or use a userspace tester like memtester for a few iterations:
    sudo memtester 256M 5

    No errors over extended testing makes the module usable even if branding is unclear.

If you want a remedy: contact the seller with your photos and test results, request the exact item you paid for or a refund/return, and only escalate to eBay if the seller won’t resolve it. As pointed out, the first question is whether the RAM actually works; ’s suggestion to read module data and ’s note about chip markings are good starting points — combine those checks with the stability tests above before deciding to keep or dispute.

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Member Avatar for Rik_

Does the ram work?

Member Avatar for tsubasa

Yes, the rams work but i just wanna know if i should report him or something. Coz i didn't get what i paid for.

Member Avatar for Rik_

That's up to you really. You didn't get what you paid for but got a suitable replacement....

Member Avatar for levin4age16v

Micron Rams are really among the best... Look 4 the words MT on the chips. If the rams have sticker printed crucial on them, then it is micron ram..

Member Avatar for caperjack

hi,get cpu-z from this site.install [uncheck theask toolbar during install ]go to the spd tab along the top an d it will give the manufacture name

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

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