Questions tagged [ddr]
Double Data Rate (DDR) RAM is a type of DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) used in computers.
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Can you tell DDR and DDR2 apart visually?
I'm getting a few old computers to take apart for parts soon.
Most of them are definitely using DDR2 RAM, but there is the possibility that one or two of them are using DDR RAM. Since these are ...
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How to interpret the parameters in a DIMM datasheet?
I am trying to understand the internal layout of my DDR4 DIMM. Such as:
rank number
bank number
row/column of the memory array within a bank
According to intel customer script, the reported DIMM ...
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Can I use two types of DDR3 in the same motherboard?
I have a DDR3 RAM of 1333MHz of 4GB on my motherboard (Asus H61M). I have another stick of RAM DDR3 1600 MHz of 4GB. Can I use this in the other slot along with the original to reach a combined 8GB?
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Can we mix dual-rank and single-rank DDR4 RAMs
I currently have a HyperX HX421C14FB2/8 8GB DDR4 RAM. I want to upgrade my system to have 16 GB RAM. I already have bought the HyperX HX421C14FB/8 8GB DDR4 RAM.
I understand that my current RAM is a ...
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Combining multiple DIMMs in one memory channel
Every electronics engeneer knows that connecting more chips on the same line increases its capasistence and, thus, degrades the frequency. So, memory speed must be dependent on the number of chips in ...
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Can you combine DDR3 and DDR4?
I have a computer with two sticks of DDR4 RAM, and someone just gave me some old RAM that's DDR3. Can I use both in the same computer?
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any validation of disparate memory speed and timings?
By going to the theory (and assuming bit time, command rate and cycle time are all part of the spec and must be true and always the same for all components claiming to be ddr4-xxx --which i would like ...
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