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1 GB, Non-ECC Unbuffered PC3200 DDR RAM, 400 MHz, CL3, DIMM 184-pin, 1 Module

$42 - $100

2 x 1 GB, Non-ECC CL5, DIMM 240-pin, 2 Modules

$76 - $141

2 x 1 GB, Non-ECC Unbuffered PC2-5300 DDR2 RAM, 667 MHz, CL5, DIMM 240-pin, 2 Modules

$39 - $53

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