What is the difference between name brand and generic memory modules?
Name brand memory simply means that a recognizable memory manufacturer like, Kingston, Samsung, Micron, etc. built the memory. The smaller and lesser-known memory manufacturers on the other hand build generic brand modules. One important thing to know here is that, memory modules are built to a certain standard outlined by a governing body called JEDEC. Having said that, if a memory module is built by Kingston or a third party you can be assured that they are both built according to JEDEC standards.
