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Distro Lackey wrote:

One of my GNU/Linux machines is based on the Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H
motherboard with a Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU.

This machine is already over 10 years old but, due to my highly
customized GNU/Linux system, it performs on par or better with
current systems (and I have the benchmarks to prove it).

However, it only has 16 Gb of RAM memory. Rather than scrap it
I would like to add 16 Mb more RAM memory. This should then serve
as a valuable system well into the future.

But, even for this "ancient" hardware, memory prices are outrageous:

https://www.memory4less.com/crucial-gaming-memory-blt8g3d1608dt1tx0-16fed

I don't think DDR3 is even made any more. I doubt AI is to blame.
Rather the "new old stock" profiteers.
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On Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:46:47 +0800, Woozy Song wrote:

I don't think DDR3 is even made any more. I doubt AI is to blame.
Rather the "new old stock" profiteers.

It must be true.

I did not at first notice the footnote that specified that the
memory was "refurbished." (How does one refurbish a memory stick?)

But the price is even more outrageous considering that this
is used or pre-owned memory.

I suppose that the demand for DDR3 is still high and that's
the reason for counterfeit sites like this:

<https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Replacement-Ballistix-BLT8G3D1608DT1TX0-PC3-12800/dp/B09CQFS4YX>

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On 2026-06-21, Woozy Song <suzyw0ng@outlook.com> wrote:

Distro Lackey wrote:

One of my GNU/Linux machines is based on the Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H
motherboard with a Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU.

This machine is already over 10 years old but, due to my highly
customized GNU/Linux system, it performs on par or better with
current systems (and I have the benchmarks to prove it).

However, it only has 16 Gb of RAM memory. Rather than scrap it
I would like to add 16 Mb more RAM memory. This should then serve
as a valuable system well into the future.

But, even for this "ancient" hardware, memory prices are outrageous:

https://www.memory4less.com/crucial-gaming-memory-blt8g3d1608dt1tx0-16fed

I don't think DDR3 is even made any more. I doubt AI is to blame.
Rather the "new old stock" profiteers.

You can go to eBay and get new DDR3 RAM for a whole less than this. A little over $21 (shipped) for 8 GBs of RAM. A-Tech just puts their sticker over
known brands of RAM.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324592225500?_skw=DDR3-1600MHz+non-ECC+Unbuffered+CL8+240-Pin+DIMM+Memory+Module&epid=4032160236&itmmeta=01KVPJGJ33XP9SP4J1VBR0QY2C&hash=item4b93344cdc:g:HVQAAOSwZR1fWlxU&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABIGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAC05aHDEx3WgCSjO7NcNnUCvaqlIjzIxjWX5FbsGPQ1C%2FNOBx8873kaC4HJkzOEQp60nraWqiHDtzCgiAwFlrsaKsvimNX0yBiN62Ntqw7IE4CyoCSQVQj4f9VZchtAjC%2FLaERjgdAF6pNYrEFIy4oEFeU4b%2F0vHIdsl%2FfoHFwcHaLqzquK2oD%2BMGOnXn3x87vA%2B%2BNpVNacCNfZBGSoYQgwqqFU4izbjHSz%2FbJRr9HuA0XOI8DJo%2BPMEwSy%2FO8qhGaDbvvqcyAHDCAqzF8iduX%2BGanSq9N01Wvx1FJXIEz85blHZ%2FIOBk8Gdv9Kltmjl9jkebovBruvYL%2FJvaU9qsuBMKT%2BeHhnraJcNanCtXH9Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-ihwtLdZw
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On Jun 21, 2026 at 10:35:54 PM EDT, "RonB" <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com> wrote:

On 2026-06-21, Woozy Song <suzyw0ng@outlook.com> wrote:

Distro Lackey wrote:

One of my GNU/Linux machines is based on the Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H
motherboard with a Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU.

This machine is already over 10 years old but, due to my highly
customized GNU/Linux system, it performs on par or better with
current systems (and I have the benchmarks to prove it).

However, it only has 16 Gb of RAM memory. Rather than scrap it
I would like to add 16 Mb more RAM memory. This should then serve
as a valuable system well into the future.

But, even for this "ancient" hardware, memory prices are outrageous:

https://www.memory4less.com/crucial-gaming-memory-blt8g3d1608dt1tx0-16fed >>

I don't think DDR3 is even made any more. I doubt AI is to blame.
Rather the "new old stock" profiteers.

You can go to eBay and get new DDR3 RAM for a whole less than this. A little over $21 (shipped) for 8 GBs of RAM. A-Tech just puts their sticker over known brands of RAM.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324592225500?_skw=DDR3-1600MHz+non-ECC+Unbuffered+CL8+240-Pin+DIMM+Memory+Module&epid=4032160236&itmmeta=01KVPJGJ33XP9SP4J1VBR0QY2C&hash=item4b93344cdc:g:HVQAAOSwZR1fWlxU&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABIGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAC05aHDEx3WgCSjO7NcNnUCvaqlIjzIxjWX5FbsGPQ1C%2FNOBx8873kaC4HJkzOEQp60nraWqiHDtzCgiAwFlrsaKsvimNX0yBiN62Ntqw7IE4CyoCSQVQj4f9VZchtAjC%2FLaERjgdAF6pNYrEFIy4oEFeU4b%2F0vHIdsl%2FfoHFwcHaLqzquK2oD%2BMGOnXn3x87vA%2B%2BNpVNacCNfZBGSoYQgwqqFU4izbjHSz%2FbJRr9HuA0XOI8DJo%2BPMEwSy%2FO8qhGaDbvvqcyAHDCAqzF8iduX%2BGanSq9N01Wvx1FJXIEz85blHZ%2FIOBk8Gdv9Kltmjl9jkebovBruvYL%2FJvaU9qsuBMKT%2BeHhnraJcNanCtXH9Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-ihwtLdZw

FWIW, I have bought lots of RAM from A-TECH over the years. It is fine. Plus they have 132,000 reviews with a 99.7% record. That's damn good.

The link the OP posted is for "gaming memory"? WTH is that? RAM is RAM when the specs are the same. Looks like a total scam to me. Besides, what "gamers" are running an antique PC with DDR3 RAM?
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On Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:27 +0000, Nick Charles wrote:

FWIW, I have bought lots of RAM from A-TECH over the years. It is fine. Plus they have 132,000 reviews with a 99.7% record. That's damn good.

I found the same Crucial part number on E-bay and decided to
take a chance:

<https://www.ebay.com/itm/198171230270?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11400.m144671.l197929&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=3716e0f0d11c4a74a579a7211cc6ee3f&bu=45787442054&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20260621133903&segname=11400>


The web page now shows "out of stock" so I must have bought the
last 2 pieces.

I will test them myself with Memtest86+:

<https://github.com/memtest86plus/memtest86plus>

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On Jun 22, 2026 at 10:12:03 AM EDT, "Distro Lackey" <dl@lackey.com> wrote:

On Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:27 +0000, Nick Charles wrote:

FWIW, I have bought lots of RAM from A-TECH over the years. It is fine. Plus
they have 132,000 reviews with a 99.7% record. That's damn good.

I found the same Crucial part number on E-bay and decided to
take a chance:

<https://www.ebay.com/itm/198171230270?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11400.m144671.l197929&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=3716e0f0d11c4a74a579a7211cc6ee3f&bu=45787442054&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20260621133903&segname=11400>

The web page now shows "out of stock" so I must have bought the
last 2 pieces.

I will test them myself with Memtest86+:

<https://github.com/memtest86plus/memtest86plus>

Wow that is a MUCH more realistic price. $50 beats the hell out of $250.
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On Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:52:31 +0000, Nick Charles wrote:

Wow that is a MUCH more realistic price. $50 beats the hell out of $250.

The ebay memory is "used" memory and, according the information provided,
has only been tested to ensure that the pair is matched.

I did a bit of research and it seems that there is a big difference
between "used" memory and "refurbished" memory.

Refurbished memory is given diagnostic and stress testing and is
often certified and warranted. That likely accounts for its much
higher price.

Used memory is just pulled from a recycled machine and packaged.

But for $50 I'll take the chance with used.


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