I'm new to this site, but have enjoyed reading about the MSS and what can be done with it. I finally took the plunge late last week and ordered an EX475 with an anticipated delivery date of mid-week. Some of the posts here and the tutorials on linked sites reference upgrading the memory module of the MSS. The performance gains would seem to make it a no brainer! While in the process of chasing down a link referenced in one of the tutorials, I notice that the Patriot 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) module used is now available at a much cheaper price on teh N##E** site. The regular price is $49.99, but a $20 rebate running through January nets it down to $29.99. Add $4.99 for shipping and it's a great deal. While I may not upgrade my MSS right out of the box, I figured the deal was too good to pass up, so I snagged one. Figured I'd pass the info along.

Regards,

TechVet

When I searched NewEgg (which is what I believe you referred to) did not find this memory. Here is the link to my search results.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... +(PC2+5300)

Most likely I messed it up, but could you post a link to your "finding"? Thanks.

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EX475, 2 GB, LE-1640
PC1: Vista-->W7 Ultimate/32, (D-Drive RAID-5 Array)
PC2: Lenovo Laptop, Win XP Home SP3
2xLinksys WRT54G v1.1 and 2xNetGear GS105 Gbit switch

I could be wrong but I believe this is what he is thinking of, Patriot 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - Retail

Thanks.... Will order today!

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....JBick

EX475, 2 GB, LE-1640
PC1: Vista-->W7 Ultimate/32, (D-Drive RAID-5 Array)
PC2: Lenovo Laptop, Win XP Home SP3
2xLinksys WRT54G v1.1 and 2xNetGear GS105 Gbit switch

Yep, you got it!

Not yet -- three days...!

Thanks for the tip-off!

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....JBick

EX475, 2 GB, LE-1640
PC1: Vista-->W7 Ultimate/32, (D-Drive RAID-5 Array)
PC2: Lenovo Laptop, Win XP Home SP3
2xLinksys WRT54G v1.1 and 2xNetGear GS105 Gbit switch

whats the benefits again for ram upgrade?

Much better response time if you load the server up with a bunch of websites or other add-ins. For me the RDP sessions are MUCH snappier, I hate waiting......

thanks a bunch man.....

I concur with that statement. I upgraded mine yesterday morning and the RDP is much, much faster as is the log on to the console. Well worth doing... I also went with the 2 gig patriot upgrade as mentioned in this thread.