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He’s giving a lecture on RAM that sounds confusing.

He’s giving a lecture on RAM that sounds confusing.

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Fluffycakes123
Senior Member
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09-12-2022, 05:48 PM
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I'm in a computer hardware class and I need to understand what matters most before upgrading RAM. We've discussed things like RAM type, speed, current configuration, and motherboard compatibility. The only clue was "communication," which we asked about the memory controller but didn't get a clear response. I'm feeling confused and my teacher just mentioned "Front Side Bus." It seems outdated now, since it mainly affects the speed at which memory operates. He also said 2666 is a very fast memory type, implying it can handle high performance.
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Fluffycakes123
09-12-2022, 05:48 PM #1

I'm in a computer hardware class and I need to understand what matters most before upgrading RAM. We've discussed things like RAM type, speed, current configuration, and motherboard compatibility. The only clue was "communication," which we asked about the memory controller but didn't get a clear response. I'm feeling confused and my teacher just mentioned "Front Side Bus." It seems outdated now, since it mainly affects the speed at which memory operates. He also said 2666 is a very fast memory type, implying it can handle high performance.

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maxo1973
Member
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09-14-2022, 11:29 AM
#2
What you're asking about is how the memory controller manages data transfer between memory and applications, acting as a kind of intermediary translator.
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maxo1973
09-14-2022, 11:29 AM #2

What you're asking about is how the memory controller manages data transfer between memory and applications, acting as a kind of intermediary translator.

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JasonZz
Junior Member
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09-26-2022, 12:29 AM
#3
communication? what is this teacher doing? we need a direct quote if you can provide it.
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JasonZz
09-26-2022, 12:29 AM #3

communication? what is this teacher doing? we need a direct quote if you can provide it.

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henrikre
Member
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10-01-2022, 04:03 PM
#4
It's been a long time coming and looks like it's running nonstop.
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henrikre
10-01-2022, 04:03 PM #4

It's been a long time coming and looks like it's running nonstop.

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VemoGaming
Junior Member
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10-04-2022, 03:55 AM
#5
2010 is on the horizon, and you might be able to upgrade to an FSB. DDR3 is fine, but DDR4 and DDR5 are available. It looks like he’s stuck in 2014—ask him about Ryzen or chiplets.
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VemoGaming
10-04-2022, 03:55 AM #5

2010 is on the horizon, and you might be able to upgrade to an FSB. DDR3 is fine, but DDR4 and DDR5 are available. It looks like he’s stuck in 2014—ask him about Ryzen or chiplets.

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Sirenic
Junior Member
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10-05-2022, 11:03 PM
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Front Side Bus influences CPU compatibility with the board, which is why older socket 775 boards may not work with newer ones—not because of memory issues.
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Sirenic
10-05-2022, 11:03 PM #6

Front Side Bus influences CPU compatibility with the board, which is why older socket 775 boards may not work with newer ones—not because of memory issues.