F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Select the appropriate RAM die based on your system requirements and compatibility.

Select the appropriate RAM die based on your system requirements and compatibility.

Select the appropriate RAM die based on your system requirements and compatibility.

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50ShadesofVexx
Junior Member
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11-27-2021, 02:00 AM
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Hello everyone, I was looking for a suitable RAM stick and noticed Samsung uses unusual naming patterns. They list similar specs with different names like M471A2K43 C B1-CTD, M471A2K43 D B1-CTD, and M471A2K43 E B1-CTD. It seems the only variation is the 10th character being a letter (c, d, or e). Anyone have an explanation? Thanks!
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50ShadesofVexx
11-27-2021, 02:00 AM #1

Hello everyone, I was looking for a suitable RAM stick and noticed Samsung uses unusual naming patterns. They list similar specs with different names like M471A2K43 C B1-CTD, M471A2K43 D B1-CTD, and M471A2K43 E B1-CTD. It seems the only variation is the 10th character being a letter (c, d, or e). Anyone have an explanation? Thanks!

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Unzam
Junior Member
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12-03-2021, 06:01 PM
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Before the die of the kit, I'd ask, what for? Because 16gb has shown to be limited in several newer titles such as Call of Duty and Microsoft Flight Simulator (these can easily hit the 15gb mark and above). It looks like these are laptop kits, what are the specs and what will the laptop be used for?
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Unzam
12-03-2021, 06:01 PM #2

Before the die of the kit, I'd ask, what for? Because 16gb has shown to be limited in several newer titles such as Call of Duty and Microsoft Flight Simulator (these can easily hit the 15gb mark and above). It looks like these are laptop kits, what are the specs and what will the laptop be used for?

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FuriousGamer56
Member
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12-12-2021, 08:40 AM
#3
I rely on my laptop for both professional tasks and daily activities. I require 16GB of storage since I plan to run virtual machines on the notebook, and 8GB appears insufficient for my requirements. Since I don’t identify as a gamer, I prefer this setup.
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FuriousGamer56
12-12-2021, 08:40 AM #3

I rely on my laptop for both professional tasks and daily activities. I require 16GB of storage since I plan to run virtual machines on the notebook, and 8GB appears insufficient for my requirements. Since I don’t identify as a gamer, I prefer this setup.

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RippsIsHere
Junior Member
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12-12-2021, 02:22 PM
#4
My laptop's standard memory is a M471A5244CB0-CTD unit, with one chip soldered onto the motherboard and another that can be taken out as a SODIMM.
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RippsIsHere
12-12-2021, 02:22 PM #4

My laptop's standard memory is a M471A5244CB0-CTD unit, with one chip soldered onto the motherboard and another that can be taken out as a SODIMM.

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MMonCZE
Junior Member
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12-19-2021, 05:27 PM
#5
You're curious about the meaning behind C, D, and E names. The one you already have is likely labeled as C, while D and E are often used for other purposes or in different contexts.
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MMonCZE
12-19-2021, 05:27 PM #5

You're curious about the meaning behind C, D, and E names. The one you already have is likely labeled as C, while D and E are often used for other purposes or in different contexts.

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ajpsv
Member
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12-19-2021, 06:28 PM
#6
On desktop Samsung storage drives, these components are referred to as D-Die, E-Die, etc. They could relate to related parts below.
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ajpsv
12-19-2021, 06:28 PM #6

On desktop Samsung storage drives, these components are referred to as D-Die, E-Die, etc. They could relate to related parts below.

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Gabie_97
Junior Member
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12-31-2021, 01:38 AM
#7
The choice doesn't really matter since the documents matched.
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Gabie_97
12-31-2021, 01:38 AM #7

The choice doesn't really matter since the documents matched.

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karuu91
Member
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01-11-2022, 10:29 AM
#8
On a notebook you don't even game or can adjust latencies, I suppose not really no, no actual difference as long as you don't have compatibility issues or such.
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karuu91
01-11-2022, 10:29 AM #8

On a notebook you don't even game or can adjust latencies, I suppose not really no, no actual difference as long as you don't have compatibility issues or such.

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pinkSparkle17
Member
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01-11-2022, 05:52 PM
#9
They vary due to branding choices and market positioning. The naming differences often reflect regional preferences or strategic branding efforts.
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pinkSparkle17
01-11-2022, 05:52 PM #9

They vary due to branding choices and market positioning. The naming differences often reflect regional preferences or strategic branding efforts.

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carlete15
Member
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01-11-2022, 06:19 PM
#10
On desktop chips, performance varies in latency, timing, and voltage depending on speed, leading to differences in frequency capabilities. Certain chips perform better for overclocking and other tasks.
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carlete15
01-11-2022, 06:19 PM #10

On desktop chips, performance varies in latency, timing, and voltage depending on speed, leading to differences in frequency capabilities. Certain chips perform better for overclocking and other tasks.

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