How to prepare the Intel NUC NUC11ATKC4 for installation

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How to prepare the Intel NUC NUC11ATKC4 for installation - focusing on RAM.

MinecraftTrep
Junior Member

01-28-2016, 05:17 PM

The recommended RAM for your Intel NUC 11 Essential Kit NUC11ATKC4 is DDR4-2933 at 1.2V. While 2933s are uncommon in SODIMM form, ECC versions are widely available. You can use compatible ECC RAM such as the Samsung M474A1K43DB1-CVF. For dual-channel options with 8 or 16GB, choose DDR4-3200 or higher depending on your CPU and system needs.

MinecraftTrep

01-28-2016, 05:17 PM #1

tmc00
Member

180

01-29-2016, 09:24 AM

Celeron models lack ECC support. RAM speeds above 2933 MHz may cause a downclock.

tmc00

01-29-2016, 09:24 AM #2

Celeron models lack ECC support. RAM speeds above 2933 MHz may cause a downclock.

Angellr
Member

01-30-2016, 03:32 AM

Is a 3200 RAM better than a 2666 for a 2933 slot? Or is that wasted money?

Angellr

01-30-2016, 03:32 AM #3

Is a 3200 RAM better than a 2666 for a 2933 slot? Or is that wasted money?

Blixoniaa
Junior Member

01-30-2016, 11:04 AM

Yes, you can pair a 2666 with a 3200 stick. It’s a viable option and could work well for your needs. (Using the NUC as a small home server is a smart choice.)

Blixoniaa

01-30-2016, 11:04 AM #4

Yes, you can pair a 2666 with a 3200 stick. It’s a viable option and could work well for your needs. (Using the NUC as a small home server is a smart choice.)

Parzival10
Member

180

01-30-2016, 11:14 AM

It will adjust to the slowest RAM module present, allowing you to combine them for compatibility. The 3200 stick will operate at 2666.

Parzival10

01-30-2016, 11:14 AM #5

It will adjust to the slowest RAM module present, allowing you to combine them for compatibility. The 3200 stick will operate at 2666.