How to choose RAM? Let's see, here's how to choose the best RAM for PCs and Laptops! because not every computer system uses the same type of RAM.
In addition to processor and storage speed, another thing that determines computer speed is RAM. Has an important function to help the processor perform the computing process. Therefore, using the right RAM is a must.
There are so many different variants of RAM currently on the market. The reason is because not every computer system uses the same type of RAM. Confused about how to choose RAM? Let's see, here's how to choose the best RAM for PCs and Laptops!
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How to Choose the Best RAM for PCs and Laptops
Photo source: Image: Geil How to choose the best RAM for PCs and Laptops, namely by recognizing your computer system first which is related to RAM. To be able to recognize your computer system related to RAM properly, you can follow the following questions.
The question of choosing the best RAM for PCs and laptops
1. PC or Laptop?
Answer: If you are using a PC, then look for DIMM / LODIMM / LO-DIMM. As for laptops, then look for SODIMM / SO-DIMM.
2. DDR3 or DDR3L or DDR4?
Answer: To ensure DDR3/DDR3L and DDR4, you can check through the socket on the motherboard. Because between DDR3/DDR3L and DDR4 sockets, it's definitely different.
To make sure the socket is on the motherboard, you can search Google with the formula "Specification (Motherboard Type Brand)" or "Specification (Laptop Type Brand)". Example search results.
Photo source: Image: Example Search Results Especially for DDR3 and DDR3L, both use the same socket. DDR3L is an update from DDR3 which uses a lower voltage, which is 1.35V. Even so, DDR3L has the ability backward compatibility. Which means, it can be installed to DDR3.
The point is, between DDR3 and DDR3L you don't have to worry about going back and forth. Just choose DDR3L if the price difference is small.
3. RAM capacity?
To determine the RAM capacity, the bigger the better. However, to run various kinds of software today, it's a good idea to have a minimum of 8GB.
What's the biggest? Depends on the memory controller on the processor. Some processors have different maximum RAM capacity values. For example, the Intel Atom N570, which has a maximum RAM of 2GB. If you install 4GB, it will not enter POST.
To find the maximum value of RAM you can search Google. For Intel, search with the formula "Ark (Processor Type)". And for AMD, unfortunately does not inform this. Example search results.
Photo source: Image: Example Search Results 4. RAM speed?
Answer: For RAM speed, again you have to check the motherboard. Only, this time you need to check is the ability of the memory controller.
To make sure it's still the same, you can search Google with the formula "Specification (Motherboard Type Brand)" or "Specification (Laptop Type Brand)". Example search results.
Photo source: Image: Motherboard Search 
Photo source: Image: Laptop Search 5. RAM timings?
Answer: For RAM timing, there is nothing you need to pay attention to. Prioritize high RAM speed first, then choose the smallest RAM timing.
6. Brand RAM?
Answer: For free brands, just adjust to your pocket. If you choose an expensive brand, it usually uses a good chip (usually Samsung) with potential overclock and durability the good one.
7. Heatsink feature?
Answer: If there is better, if not there is also no problem. Because the majority now RAM is also a lifetime warranty. If it's damaged, it's just a warranty, as long as the sticker isn't damaged and the RAM isn't physically disabled.
8. RGB features?
Answer: Just aesthetics, of course not at all mandatory.
9. Special RAM?
Answer: Starting in 2015, there are several specially designed RAM. An example of G.Skill Trident X optimized specifically for the Intel X99 platform. Then now there is G.Skill Flare X which is optimized specifically for the Ryzen platform.
The difference is, the special RAM is made using chips based on the results of compatibility tests by overclockers on certain platforms. For example, if it is Ryzen, of course the testing is done with the Ryzen platform.
So that's how to choose the best RAM for PCs and Laptops, the point of which is actually to refer to the capabilities of the computer system that we have. Especially if you use an APU, of course choosing the right RAM is mandatory.
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