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    what is the difference between these two sticks of RAM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by laptopnoob678, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. laptopnoob678

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    Which is faster? Why are the JEDEC numbers different when the speeds and timing of the RAM is the same (or should be)?
     
    laptopnoob678, Feb 13, 2017
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    Crucial sells micron made products as far as I know, so they are essentially the same despite what CPU-Z tells you.
     
    tijo, Feb 13, 2017
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    Close, Crucial is a subsidiary of Micron ;)
    Micron is just down the street from me :)
     
    Raiderman, Feb 15, 2017
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