Samsung MV-2V2G4 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Desktop Memory Module (800MHz PC2-6400)
Bottom line: The Samsung MV-2V2G4 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Desktop Memory Module 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
- ✓ Add 2 GB of memory to your DDR2-compatible PC or computer server
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Samsung’s DDR defines next-generation memory. The advance Samsung-designed 40nm-class technology enables us to shrink the charge needed to achieve full-scale power-making high performance and energy efficiency one. You gain computing power, while using less power. Incredible quality control, unparalleled manufacturing standards and a decades-long commitment to excellence mean that when you buy a stick of Samsung DDR you are making a solid investment.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Samsung MV-2V2G4 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Desktop Memory Module using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the memory & ram category before committing. 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
- Add 2 GB of memory to your DDR2-compatible PC or computer server
- Compatible with PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-4200 and PC2-3200 memory solutions
- Advanced 40-nm technology uses up to 47 percent less power than conventional 60-nm modules
- Two-thirds as wide as conventional memory modules
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Full Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| RAM Size | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Speed | 533 MHz |
| Model Number | MV-2V2G4 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Number of Pins | 240 |
| Mfr Part Number | MV-2V2G4 |
| Memory Generation | DDR2 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 800 megabits_per_second |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Additional Features | High Performance |
| Computer Memory Size | 2 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR2 |
| Column Address Strobe Latency | 5 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00036725650084 |
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Samsung MV-2V2G4 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Desktop Memory Module (800MHz PC2-6400) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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