What is a DDR3 DIMM?

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DDR3 DIMM, vertical, through hole, ultra low profile (s20p) DDR3, an established DDR DRAM interface technology supports data rates of 800 to 1600 Mbps with clock frequencies of 400 to 800 MHz; double that of DDR2. With a standard operating voltage of 1.5V, DDR3 cuts power consumption of DDR2 by 30%.

Is DIMM RAM same as DDR3?

Physically, a DDR4 module, or dual in-line memory module (DIMM), looks very similar to a DDR3 DIMM. However, DDR4 has 288 pins compared with DDR3’s 240 pins; DDR4 SO-DIMMS have 260 pins instead of 204 in DDR3.

Are all DDR3 240 pin?

DDR3 dual-inline memory modules (DIMMs) have 240 pins and are electrically incompatible with DDR2.

What is a DIMM 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.” The more DIMM slots your motherboard has, the more RAM you can install.

Can I use DDR3 RAM in DIMM slot?

Anyway the simple answer is yes DDR3 SDRAM will work with your motherboard, and in fact you already have DDR3 SDRAM installed.

Is DIMM or DRAM better?

DIMM memory chips are dynamic random access memory (DRAM), the most common type of primary memory. Static RAM is more expensive and faster and creates the CPU’s cache memory layer. DRAM consists of a transistor and capacitor that create a memory cell, which represents a single bit.

What is 4GB SO DIMM?

It means exactly that: 4GB soldered onto board + 4GB more with add-in ram module (as available option or already present).

How many pins are in a DDR3 SO-DIMM?

204 pins
SO DIMM sockets are designed for the latest DDR4, as well as previous versions DDR3, DDR2, DDR, and SDRAM memory modules. For DDR1 and DDR2 SO DIMM sockets, the pin count is 200 pins; for DDR3 SO DIMM sockets, the pin count is 204 pins; for DDR4 SO DIMM sockets, the pin count is 260 pins.