whats the difference between DIMM and SDRAM

Tse How · 12-28-2000, 01:02 AM

I have no clue, i'm an idiot when it comes to parts, if anyone can explain the difference and which is better. Thanks alot.

spigidygak · 12-28-2000, 03:45 AM

Actually those two are terms that aren't related to each other in the way you think. "DIMM" is the type of memory configuration. Which stands for Dual-inline memory module, or something like that. This type is the standard type of ram. "SDRAM" is a type of ram, like "EDO" or "RDRAM." This is the type of chip setup the ram is. Hope that kinda helps.

Leon · 12-28-2000, 05:09 AM

This is from Crucial's FAQ:

DIMMs/SIMMs:

DIMM stands for dual inline memory module, and SIMM stands for single inline memory module. The gold or tin pins on the lower edge of the front and back of a SIMM are connected, providing a single line of communication paths between the module and the system. The pins on a DIMM are not connected, providing two lines of communication paths between the module and the system, one in the front and one in the back.

EDO/SDRAM:

Extended data out (EDO) memory and synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) are two different types of memory technology. SDRAM is the newer, faster type of the two. The biggest difference between the two is that SDRAM is synchronized to the CPU clock.

Tse How · 01-01-2001, 01:17 AM

thanks a lot folks

sbp · 01-01-2001, 03:28 PM

Here's more info if you want it: http://www.pctechguide.com/glossary/04memory.htm

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12-28-2000, 01:02 AM	#1
Tse How Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 248	I have no clue, i'm an idiot when it comes to parts, if anyone can explain the difference and which is better. Thanks alot.

12-28-2000, 03:45 AM	#2
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	Actually those two are terms that aren't related to each other in the way you think. "DIMM" is the type of memory configuration. Which stands for Dual-inline memory module, or something like that. This type is the standard type of ram. "SDRAM" is a type of ram, like "EDO" or "RDRAM." This is the type of chip setup the ram is. Hope that kinda helps.

12-28-2000, 05:09 AM	#3
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,152	This is from Crucial's FAQ: DIMMs/SIMMs: DIMM stands for dual inline memory module, and SIMM stands for single inline memory module. The gold or tin pins on the lower edge of the front and back of a SIMM are connected, providing a single line of communication paths between the module and the system. The pins on a DIMM are not connected, providing two lines of communication paths between the module and the system, one in the front and one in the back. EDO/SDRAM: Extended data out (EDO) memory and synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) are two different types of memory technology. SDRAM is the newer, faster type of the two. The biggest difference between the two is that SDRAM is synchronized to the CPU clock.

01-01-2001, 01:17 AM	#4
Tse How Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 248	thanks a lot folks

01-01-2001, 03:28 PM	#5
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,000	Here's more info if you want it: http://www.pctechguide.com/glossary/04memory.htm

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