What is the difference between SoDIMM RAM and SDRAM

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Odessy_97 Author

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What is the difference between SoDIMM RAM and SDRAM

What is the difference between SoDIMM RAM and SDRAM?

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Gregg

Mac mini

Posted on Jun 21, 2012 8:57 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 21, 2012 11:01 AM in response to Odessy_97

SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. It

is the generic family term that refers to pretty much all RAM that is

used in computing devices these days.

SoDIMM RAM refers to small outline dual in-line memory module.

It is a physically smaller alternative to reqular DIMM. So, it just

defines a certain shape and size factor that the memory ICs are

mounted on.

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Odessy_97 Author

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Jun 21, 2012 6:11 PM in response to woodmeister50

Thank you for your answer. I do appreciate it. I do have a follow-up question. I was shopping around for RAM. I see on Apple's website that the 2011 Mac Minis take SDRAM. A competitor's website states that SoDIMM RAM will work with the Mac Mini. Are SDRAM and SoDIMM RAM interchangeable?

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Gregg

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den.thed

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Jun 21, 2012 7:23 PM in response to Odessy_97

SoDimm's are one type SDRAM and all the newer Intel iMac's, Mac Mini's and MacBooks use SoDimm's

see > Mac mini: How to remove or install memory

To take the guess work out of buying Apple RAM from third party vendors, visit the OWC and/or Crucial sites below.

see > OWC Memory, Drives, Free Installation Guides for Apple Mac mini

and/or > Crucial Memory Upgrades for Macs - Apple Memory

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