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Kingston Memory - 512 MB - DIMM 100-pin - DDR (KTM1523/512)
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Kingston Memory - 512 MB - DIMM 100-pin - DDR (KTM1523/512)

Bottom line: The Kingston Memory is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the memory & ram category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Kingston's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Kingston Memory using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. Kingston's memory & ram lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for memory & ram of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • THIS KINGSTON KTM1523/512 512MB MEMORY MODULE CAN REPLACE OR ADD TO YOUR SYSTEMS CURRENT RANDOM
  • ACCESS MEMORY (RAM). MORE RAM WILL HELP PROGRAMS LOAD FASTER, RUN SMOOTHER, AND WILL GENERALLY
  • IMPROVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.<BR><BR>THIS MODULE WILL REQUIRE AN EMPTY RAM SLOT ON YOUR MOTHERBOARD.

Full Specifications

BrandKingston
Memory Speed266 MHz
Compatible DevicesPrinter
Computer Memory Size512 MB
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR

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