RAM stick has beveled edges grooved into it, what does this mean?

[๖ۣۜNightling]

both of my ram sticks has beveled edges into them, so if thats the case.. then the RAM stick connectors cant connect to the motherboard RAM slots and connect properly...

[๖ۣۜNightling]

Origineel geplaatst door Mad Scientist:

What you're probably trying to describe, is the little half-circle on each side or two half circles cut out on each side, is when you push them into the RAM slot the tab encloses on it, latches on, and holds it into place from becoming loose if installed properly.

no

[Muppet among Puppets]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

Origineel geplaatst door Mad Scientist:

What you're probably trying to describe, is the little half-circle on each side or two half circles cut out on each side, is when you push them into the RAM slot the tab encloses on it, latches on, and holds it into place from becoming loose if installed properly.

no

Then describe it.

[๖ۣۜNightling]

Origineel geplaatst door Muppet among Puppets:

Then describe it.

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

What my brain is trying to process, is how the RAM stick is making contact with the inside of the motherboard RAM slot. Since the RAM stick has beveled edges, it wont perfectly connect with the pin connectors inside the motherboard slot.

[KalGimpa]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

Origineel geplaatst door Muppet among Puppets:

Then describe it.

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

What my brain is trying to process, is how the RAM stick is making contact with the inside of the motherboard RAM slot. Since the RAM stick has beveled edges, it wont perfectly connect with the pin connectors inside the motherboard slot.

you keep saying

beveled edge

what do you mean? what beveled edge? where?

how about a link to the ram you have

if it is sliding into the slot, and being read, it is making the contact it needs

[Start_Running]

M'dude. Snap a pic of the ram and up load it. You're not making much sense.

[Mad Scientist]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

Origineel geplaatst door Mad Scientist:

What you're probably trying to describe, is the little half-circle on each side or two half circles cut out on each side, is when you push them into the RAM slot the tab encloses on it, latches on, and holds it into place from becoming loose if installed properly.

no

It's at this point of time you really need to take a photo and share it here.

Or share the model number located on the sticker adhered to each RAM stick.

We can make educated guesses, but if it's constantly "No", then it's photo time.


If you mean that the outer edges aren't as 'deep' as the center portion of the RAM, that is normal especially depending on the kit. But, it's definitely photo or model time.

[๖ۣۜNightling]

Origineel geplaatst door KalCuey:

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

you keep saying

beveled edge

what do you mean? what beveled edge? where?

how about a link to the ram you have

if it is sliding into the slot, and being read, it is making the contact it needs

Just look up any DDR4 ram, you can clearly see the "beveled" edges on it.

Also it is being read, but if only part of the pin connectors are longer than the other part (the depth between connector ports), how is it being seated properly and being able to function right?

[๖ۣۜNightling]

Origineel geplaatst door Mad Scientist:

If you mean that the outer edges aren't as 'deep' as the center portion of the RAM, that is normal especially depending on the kit. But, it's definitely photo or model time.

Yes this is what im trying to say

[Boblin the Goblin]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

Origineel geplaatst door KittenGrindr:

You'll see a row of slots like this;

https://www.retropcstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200206_174450-scaled.jpg

You will then line up the bevel, make sure you aren't pushing only one side down, then evenly and gently press down until the little latches on both sides *click* into place.

Best practice is to put pressure on both sides of the stick to make sure you are setting it evenly.

no no no, I know how to install RAM chips.

What my brain is trying to process, is how the RAM stick is making contact with the inside of the motherboard RAM slot. Since the RAM stick has beveled edges, it wont perfectly connect with the pin connectors inside the motherboard slot.

Uh, yes it will.

If your computer recognizes the stick, it's connecting just fine.

[๖ۣۜNightling]

so if i tried plugging in a DDR3 RAM stick then it wouldn't work?

[Mad Scientist]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

so if i tried plugging in a DDR3 ram then it wouldn't work?

DDR3 and DDR4 are physically different and would result in the inability to install it.

One can always hold a ramstick to the slot, if in the correct direction and everything lines up; clearly, it'll work. Though it sounds like it's already installed and recognized, so there's zero issues.

[Start_Running]

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

so if i tried plugging in a DDR3 RAM stick then it wouldn't work?

It's pretty near impossible to do rthat unless you're doing something VERY wrong.

https://www.atpinc.com/upload/images/2020/04-22/38e598da6aea4fbcbb46fd9d231d49eb.jpg

[Muppet among Puppets]

Origineel geplaatst door Start_Running:

Origineel geplaatst door ๖ۣۜScream:

so if i tried plugging in a DDR3 RAM stick then it wouldn't work?

It's pretty near impossible to do rthat unless you're doing something VERY wrong.

Like this?
Whenever i look at this i think, what the how.......?
http://www.dau-alarm.de/pictures/hardware/ram-021_k.jpg

[Cathulhu]

Wasn't aware this site is still online.
And good old SD-RAM.
Yes, i am that old.