WHAT IS SO-DIMM DDR3?

WHAT IS SO-DIMM DDR3?

A DIMM is a standard format Dual In-line Memory Module. These have different pins for the different types of memory specification, so a DDR3 module will have a different edge connector to a DDR2 module and so on. A SO-DIMM is a Small Outline version of a DIMM, hence the “SO”.

Is DDR3 compatible with DIMM?

All DDR3 sold for PC’s uses 240 pin DIMM’s (or 204 pin SO-DIMM’s for laptops. So SDRAM and DIMM are referring to slightly different things. Anyway the simple answer is yes DDR3 SDRAM will work with your motherboard, and in fact you already have DDR3 SDRAM installed.

Is DDR3 the same as DIMM?

Different types of RAM come on different types of DIMM. The first DIMM was called SO-DIMM and had 72 pins, whereas DDR3 RAM has 240. DIMMs with different numbers of pins are incompatible with each other and cannot be installed in computers that are not designed for that specific type of RAM.

Can I put DDR3 RAM in DDR3L slot?

Look for DDR3 sodimms that have a voltage rating of 1.35V, that’s what DDR3L is. so, basically, DDR3 can run in DDR3L slot but it can damaged MB and battery due to higher voltage and heat issues? It won’t damage anything. Your CPU is specified to be able to use regular DDR3.

IS SO DIMM RAM?

A SODIMM (Small-Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) is a small computer expansion card used for RAM. It is a smaller version of the DIMM, and is commonly used in laptops, all-in-ones, and other small form factor PCs. Its pinout varies depending on the type of RAM it’s carrying, but most recent SODIMMs have 288 pins.

Is DIMM a RAM slot?

DIMM (dual in-line memory module) slots are the place on your motherboard where the RAM goes. As such, you may also see DIMM slots referred to as “RAM slots.” Your motherboard may have anywhere from one to eight DIMM slots, but most mainstream motherboards have four.

Can I install DDR3 RAM in DDR4 slot?

No, you can’t use DDR3 on a board that has DDR4 memory slots only. They won’t fit and won’t work.

Can you put DDR3 RAM in DDR4 slot?

A motherboard with DDR4 slots cannot use DDR3, and you can’t put DDR4 into a DDR3 slot. DDR4 operates at a lower voltage than DDR3. DDR4 normally runs at 1.2 volts, down from DDR3’s 1.5V.

Can I use 1.35 V instead of 1.5 V RAM?

Yes, you can use a low voltage RAM module, rated at 1.35 V or 1.25V with a normal RAM module rated at 1.5 V. The Low voltage RAMs (DDR3L) are backwards compatible so they would work with most of the CPU and Motherboard combinations.

Is DDR3L faster than DDR3?

The difference in both the RAM lies in the voltage consumption. DDR3 operates on 1.35V while the DDR3L version works on 1.25 V. Lower Voltage ensures faster transition from zero to 1 state and hence faster processing. You won’t see such significant speed change but it’s there.