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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 1:54pm
DDR3 vs DDR3-SDRAM
I am going to buy a new computer but i wanted to upgrade the memory to max(16gb), But it uses DDR3-SDRAM. Can i use DDR3 ram instead of DDR3-SDRAM?
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_I_ Mar 12, 2015 @ 1:57pm 
ddr to ddr4 is all sdram
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronous_dynamic_random-access_memory

for a new ddr3 kit, make sure its 1600+ cl9- 1.5v-
if the board has 2 dimm slots, get a 2x8g kit
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 1:59pm 
so what if it says pc3-12800?
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˜lokkandload˜™ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:02pm 
http://www.diffen.com/difference/DDR_vs_SDRAM watch the video at the bottom...
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_I_ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:05pm 
12800 is the speed of the ram, converts to 1600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=147&N=100007611%20600006072%20600006139%20600006133%20600006130%20600006127%20600006155%20600006156%20600006158%20600006157%20600000285%20600521525%20600000279%20600000253%20600000261&IsNodeId=1&IsPowerSearch=1

why do you think youll need more ram?
games do not need over 8g
Last edited by _I_; Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:08pm
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:08pm 
Guys, thank you so much for the posts, especially ~Dirt Na$ty~tm's, they helped me WAY more that anything else in a short amount of time.
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:10pm 
this was the one i was going to get, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavilion-slimline-desktop-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive-black/5815013.p?id=1219194065871&skuId=5815013
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˜lokkandload˜™ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:11pm 
Are you planning to game with it?
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_I_ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:12pm 
nooooooo

amd e cpu is a notebook chip in a desktop, not upgradable and will need a new mobo for a new cpu
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:12pm 
yes, I was looking for a computer with good graphic card with 2gb of graphic memory and max ram installed


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˜lokkandload˜™ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:13pm 
That system will give you fits if you are, not a chance of playing much at all with that. but if it's a deck of card for solitaire, surfing the web, porrn watching, checking emails should do great.
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:13pm 
really?
how
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:14pm 
goes up to 16gb
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˜lokkandload˜™ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:14pm 
Processor alone doesn't meet minimum specs for most recent game titles.
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˜lokkandload˜™ Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:14pm 
ram doesn't matter a dedicated graphics card and good processor are the key.
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XenoVantage Mar 12, 2015 @ 2:15pm 
hmm
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