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SODIMM timings vs DIMM timigs

I try to google it but there is no information about why timings of DIMM DDR4 3200MHz is better (lower) than timings of SODIMM DDR4 3200MHz ? I just found that fact on marketplaces, but there is no ...
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Voltage of SODIMM DDR3 slots [closed]

I found conflicting information on the usability of a SODIMM DDR3L module, low voltage (1.35v), as a replacement for a DDR3 module (1.5v), including the mention from someone who has a computer store. ...
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Laptop screen won't display if RAM slot is populated

Context: the laptop (IP3 14alc6) is configured in dual channel memory, 4GB soldered and a SODIMM slot: When the SODIMM slot is populated the fan spins and only the screen backlight turns on. Only ...
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Updating ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506II with big fast RAM

Reposting from https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/14496/updating-asus-tuf-gaming-a15-fa506ii-with-big-fast-ram, which is Beta: I have ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506II and use it for ...
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Figuring out whether my laptop has soldered or upgradeable RAM without opening it up?

I have a few questions that are all related to trying to figure out if my laptop has soldered or upgradable memory. The memory section in Task Manager says Slots: 2 of 2, Form Factor: SODIMM. ...
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DDR4 SODIMM Compatability (Are there different SODIMM variations?)

I am looking to get an 8GB DDR4 SODIMM module to upgrade my laptop's RAM. I looked it up on Crucial and the recommended module was this: https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/ct8g4sfs8266/ct13500791 As ...
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What makes these RAM modules incompatible? [duplicate]

(Updated with content from: What exactly is the cause of RAM incompatibility?) I have changed memory modules in computers since 1992, but this is a puzzle I have not managed to crack: Why does a ...
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Which SSD type can this slot support?

My Laptop make and model: Acer Aspire A515 51G 54PF https://www.acer.com/ac/en/IN/content/model/NX.GT1SI.006 I wanted to upgrade my laptop so I opened it from the back to find out what my options ...
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Usable RAM is too low as compared to installed RAM

I have gone through the articles here, here and over other sites.However, unable to glean any actionable details for my issue. I installed additional RAM in my old laptop for performance improvement -...
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RAM recognition in windows 10

I have 2 ram slots, both with active memory cards fitted.(I have 2GB in slot one and 4GB in slot 2) Both slots are recognised in BIOS, and it reads the 4gb memory in slot 2 In Systems>Settings>About ...
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MSI GE70 2PE Apache pro - memory upgrade

I need to upgrade the laptop to 32GB, 16GB 1 piece. It has only 2 slots. at present the memory specification is below: https://www.memorycow.co.uk/8gb-8gb-x1-ddr3l-ram-memory-non-ecc-sodimm-1600mhz-...
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What is the difference between DIMM modules labelled as PC3L 12800S vs 12800U?

What is the difference between DIMM modules labelled as PC3L 12800S and PC3L 12800U, respectively? I guess they are both low-voltage PC3 modules but AFAIK PC3L modules run at 1.35V (instead of 1.5V) ...
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Upgrading the memory (+4GB) on my Lenovo B590 [closed]

I want to upgrade the RAM on my laptop to 8GB. I've been starting to learn how to build Android apps but my laptop is painfully slow when I have the emulators running, occasionally things just grind ...
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Can laptop supporting 1333MHz DDR3 have one 1333MHz DDR3 + 1600MHz DDR3 RAM [duplicate]

I have Dell XPS 15 laptop with two RAMs: Samsung 4GB Corsair 8GB CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 SO-DIMM Memory Module 204-pin Configuration 9-9-9-24 CAS Latency Both these running fine ...
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How do I physically identify memory modules without labels and without them being in a computer?

I bought 4 used memory modules from a reputable supplier on E-Bay as PC2-4200 DDR2, but it appears that they are are not what the labels say they are. What are the precise dimensions and physical ...
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