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hi guys,
i hav an intel 945g express chip set motherboard.i am currently using 256mb ddr2 pc53 ram i want to upgrade my ram to 1 gb. pls suggest which brand shd i go for. i am looking for a brand with good after sales support as i hav had big problems with the earlier one. kindly suggest a brand in india.

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For an Intel 945G-based motherboard the key points are compatibility, capacity per slot, and local warranty. Check the motherboard manual or the board maker’s QVL to confirm the maximum per DIMM and supported speeds; many 945G boards are happiest with DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) unbuffered, non‑ECC modules at the standard 1.8V. Mixing an old 256MB stick with a new 1GB stick often causes odd stability or timing drops, so a matched replacement (either a single 1GB module or a matched pair of 512MB modules) is the cleaner route.

Choose between one 1GB DIMM or two 512MB DIMMs based on slot count and desire for dual-channel. Two matched 512MB sticks will enable dual-channel on boards that support it and give a small bandwidth boost; one 1GB module leaves the other slot free for a future upgrade and avoids potential inter-module timing mismatches. Always match speed, voltage and SPD timings when buying replacements.

Because after-sales support is the priority here, verify warranty and RMA procedures before purchase. Prefer manufacturers or distributors that show explicit India support contacts or an Indian authorized-dealer network, and get warranty info in writing on the invoice/box. If considering a lesser-known brand (like the ZION mention), look up recent user reports from India, check whether there is an India RMA address/phone, and confirm return windows with the seller.

Practical install and test checklist:

  • Power down, unplug and discharge static; seat modules firmly in the correct paired slots per manual.
  • Update BIOS to the latest version if compatibility issues appear.
  • If no POST, try one module at a time and try other slots; clear CMOS if needed.
  • Run a memory tester (MemTest86 or similar) for several passes to confirm stability.

As advised, check exact board specs first. As noted, some vendors are overseas—confirm they provide India support before buying.

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Member Avatar for disophisis

What brand of memory are you using now? what brand of motherboard are you using now? if you can find out what brand of memory you are using now, you can just use that same brand and it should be alright.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=1052408745&Configurator=MemoryConfigurator&CFG=CFG003945G7AD-8EKRS2H&name=DDR2+667+(PC2+5300)

Here is a list of PC 5300 DDR2 that works with some p945 chipset, they might work with yours as well.

Member Avatar for m_vipul

I was using a kingston one. however i dont want to use it again. i've heard of the brand ZION. does anybody have an idea how good is it ? i am seriously lookin for excellent support..

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I usually get my memory offline from Crucial or Orcalogic but i dont know if they ship to India

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