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RIMMs are traditionally faster and more expensive
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If you were planning to buy a new system would you choose a motherboard that uses dimms or rimms why?
dimm is better, dimm is faster, most motherboards is designed to work with this type of memory..
Which type of memory is the main memory installed as DIMMs on a motherboard?
DRAM
What type of memory module used in notebooks has 160 pins?
SO-RIMMs
How do you mesure memory?
Memory is measured in bytes, specifically Megabytes, one Megabyte is a million bytes. The more important question is the type of memory you need. There are different type depending on how old your computer is, there is Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMS) and Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMS). Make sure you have the right type or your system will not work. Hope this helps.
What is different between DIMM and SIMM?
SIMMs (single in-line memory modules) as a radom access memory. A dual in-line memory module(DIMM), comprises a series of random access memory integrated circuits. These are used in the Computers as a radom access memory. These began to replace SIMMs as the predominant type of memory module as Intel's Pentium processors began to control the market. The main difference between SIMMs and DIMMs is that SIMMs have a 32-bit data path, while DIMMs have a 64-bit data path. Single in-line memory modules, SIMMs, have a pin count of 72 which have contacts on one side of the memory module only. DIMMs, dual in-line memory modules, have since replaced SIMMs and offer a double sided module. DIMM is the current standard used throughout the computer industry for DDR and SDRAM.
What type of RAM is used on subnotebook computers?
micro DIMMs
Why might you not mind using slower memory if faster memory is available for a marginal price?
The first reason is that your computer may not be able to run at the speed of the faster memory, so there would be no benefit. The second may be if the computer is not compatible with the faster memory. Depending on the design of the motherboard, some computers cannot take memory faster than they are designed for. In theory, faster memory is supposed to be programmed with the settings to run at the slower speed, but the settings are not always correct, and the faster RAM may still cause a problem with the memory controller of the computer.
Explain different types of ram?
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) Almost all systems used to ship with 3.3 volt, 168-pin SDRAM DIMMs. SDRAM is not an extension of older EDO DRAM but a new type of DRAM altogether. SDRAM started out running at 66 MHz, while older fast page mode DRAM and EDO max out at 50 MHz. SDRAM is able to scale to 133 MHz (PC133) officially, and unofficially up to 180MHz or higher. As processors get faster, new generations of memory such as DDR and RDRAM are required to get proper performance. DDR (Double Data Rate SDRAM) DDR basically doubles the rate of data transfer of standard SDRAM by transferring data on the up and down tick of a clock cycle. DDR memory operating at 333MHz actually operates at 166MHz * 2 (aka PC333 / PC2700) or 133MHz*2 (PC266 / PC2100). DDR is a 2.5 volt technology that uses 184 pins in its DIMMs. It is incompatible with SDRAM physically, but uses a similar parallel bus, making it easier to implement than RDRAM, which is a different technology. Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) Despite it's higher price, Intel has given RDRAM it's blessing for the consumer market, and it will be the sole choice of memory for Intel's Pentium 4. RDRAM is a serial memory technology that arrived in three flavors, PC600, PC700, and PC800. PC800 RDRAM has double the maximum throughput of old PC100 SDRAM, but a higher latency. RDRAM designs with multiple channels, such as those in Pentium 4 motherboards, are currently at the top of the heap in memory throughput, especially when paired with PC1066 RDRAM memory. DIMMs vs. RIMMs DRAM comes in two major form factors: DIMMs and RIMMS. DIMMs are 64-bit components, but if used in a motherboard with a dual-channel configuration (like with an Nvidia nForce chipset) you must pair them to get maximum performance. So far there aren't many DDR chipset that use dual-channels. Typically, if you want to add 512 MB of DIMM memory to your machine, you just pop in a 512 MB DIMM if you've got an available slot. DIMMs for SDRAM and DDR are different, and not physically compatible. SDRAM DIMMs have 168-pins and run at 3.3 volts, while DDR DIMMs have 184-pins and run at 2.5 volts. RIMMs use only a 16-bit interface but run at higher speeds than DDR. To get maximum performance, Intel RDRAM chipsets require the use of RIMMs in pairs over a dual-channel 32-bit interface. You have to plan more when upgrading and purchasing RDRAM.
List five things to consider when upgrading memory?
How much memory do I need? How much RAM is currently installed in my system? How many and what kind of memory modules are currently installed on my motherboard? How much and what kind of memory can I fit in my motherboard? How do I select and purchase the right memory for my upgrade? How much memory do I need? How much RAM is currently installed in my system? How many and what kind of memory modules are currently installed on my motherboard? How much and what kind of memory can I fit in my motherboard? How do I select and purchase the right memory for my upgrade? -Mr. Spok is Greg
List 3 consideration when you choose memory?
The three main considerations when you choose memory are the type, capacity, and speed. You must choose the right type so that it will be compatible with your computer, more capacity and faster speed will typically help your computer to run faster.
What is the difference between SDRAM and DIMM because I want to buy a new computer and it says it takes DDR2 SDRAM but when i search he net i find DIMMs. Will the DIMM work?
You're computer will require a "DDR2 SDRAM DIMM". DDR2 SDRAM is the type of memory you are after, it is also a DIMM. Most modern memory are all DIMM's (Dual inline memory module), much older ram were SIMMS (single ingline memory module). DIMM refers more to the physical make up of the module (DIMMS have contacts on both sides of the module). So any DDR2 SDRAM that you buy IS a dimm. You may want to look at the wikipedia page about DDR2 SDRAM at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR2_SDRAM
What type of computer is likely to use SO-DIMMs have an internal power supply and use a desktop processor socket?
A laptop.
