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    Question regarding the existence of 16gb DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 SODIMM Chips

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JaronDaWizard, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. JaronDaWizard

    JaronDaWizard Newbie

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    My question is pretty straight foward. I've looked everywhere and so far I've only seen these chips available for desktop computers(DIMM). So in order to quench my curiousity, I ask you, Do these chips exist for notebook pc's(SODIMM), and if so, are they being sold on the mainstream market? I'll be waiting for a reply.
     
    JaronDaWizard, Jan 1, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

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    8 GB modules are out for the M6500 and one of the Elitebooks, why on earth would you need that much RAM in a notebook, go build yourself a desktop or two with that much.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 1, 2011
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    So you're asking whether there are 16GB single-SODIMM DDR3 RAM sticks? No, I do not believe there are, and if they do indeed exist, few (if any) laptops would support them. 4GB single-SODIMMs are already quite expensive, and even 8GB single-SODIMMs are pretty much unheard-of in most laptops.
     
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

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    4 GB modules are quite affordable, 50-70 ea (GSkill), and 80-120 for 8 GB (2 x 4 GB modules). 8 GB modules are crazy, like the 32 GB upgrade on the M6500 is like handsome 8700 dollars and only Samsung are the ones selling the modules for now.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 1, 2011
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  5. roberto.tomas

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    kingston makes them, but good luck finding someone who carries them. Mfr: Kingston | Manufacturer Part No: KVR1066D3Q4R7SK2/16G

    ooh my bad thats a 1066
     
    roberto.tomas, Jan 2, 2011
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    16GB SODIMMs don't exist yet, the Kingston is DIMM kit.
     
    sgogeta4, Jan 2, 2011
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    Compare the size of a DIMM and a SODIMM ( small outline DIMM) and you will clearly see why 16GB can be packed on the DIMM but not the SODIMM.
     
    Trottel, Jan 2, 2011
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    Umm...that is for 2 x 8 GB desktop ECC modules, not notebook.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 2, 2011
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    It would be cheaper to find a notebook with 4 (or 6 in some DTRs) memory slots.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 2, 2011
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    I haven't seen any with 6 yet, although I do own one with 4. I've heard of ones with 3, though.
     
    Judicator, Jan 3, 2011
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    In theory, it's just two triple channel slots like how there are two dual channel slots in a few DTRs, though I'm not aware of any laptops that actually have this.
     
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    Oh, if this was just theory, then that's understandable, but I thought this was actually in use already, so I was looking for actual models.
     
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    6 ram slots would take up a lot of real-estate inside a laptop. If you need that much ram anyway, you should buy a desktop.
     
    Trottel, Jan 3, 2011
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    My bigger concern is why you would need 16gb DDR3 modules. First off they most definitely don't exist for notebooks, from my understanding they are strictly make your self if you have the know how (which I can assure you virtually no one in NBR will know how).
    Second that type of memory capacity requires a high bandwidth chipset, with an equally powerful CPU, which can be problematic. On desktop version of the i7 (6 memory slots) a motherboard can get saturated because of the mass bandwidth needed for 24gb and it is not uncommon for the system to be unstable and require tweaking @ stock configurations. Now picture a laptop with 16gb modules.

    Yeah I don't see this happening under the current mobile chip sets to be honest.
     
    Crimsoned, Jan 3, 2011
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