After a long wait, the DDR5 RAM modules are here. As is the case with each newer RAM generation, the DDR5 RAM greatly improves over maximum bandwidth compared to DDR4. However, to reap the benefits of the newer RAM generation, you need to have a compatible motherboard. Currently, only Intel 600 series motherboards offer support …
RAM sticks, both DIMM on desktops and SO-DIMM on laptops are NOT backwards compatible. In other words, the answer to the question “Will DDR5 RAM work on DDR4 motherboard?” is a No. DDR5 RAM may seem similar to the previous gen DDR4 or DDR3 RAM sticks, but its not just due to the RAM technology, …
If you are a consumer buying parts for your PC or a student of computer systems, you may have come across an important term called “Volatile Memory” particularly in relation to the RAM sticks. What is volatile memory and why RAM is called volatile memory? In simplest of words, a volatile memory is basically a …
If you have spare laptop RAM sticks lying around then you may get an itch to try them up in a desktop, which begs the question, can you use laptop RAM in desktop? The answer to this question isn’t simple. Technically, you CAN use laptop RAM in desktop using a RAM adapter that converts SO-DIMM …
There are several ways to check the make and model of your RAM sticks for both plugged-in and unplugged RAM sticks. If your RAM stick is unplugged and outside the PC, you can check its make and model through simple physical inspection. On the other hand, if your RAM stick is plugged-in and running, then …
If you want to add more RAM to your PC, then first you must learn how to check how much RAM your motherboard can support – total and per slot. The only definitive and the by far the easiest way to check how much RAM your motherboard can support is to read the motherboard’s specsheet. …
The easiest way to tell if a certain RAM stick will work with your motherboard or not is to look at the motherboard specifications. This should give the details regarding the type, amount and the RAM characteristics that the motherboard can support. It should be noted that as far as the RAM type is concerned, …