Comment on SODIMM-to-DIMM adapters offer a workaround for DDR5 price hikes

bobo1900@startrek.website ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• AmbitiousProcess@piefed.social ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  It is. As Salem Techsperts tested on their YouTube channel, you often have to downclock the RAM for it to actually function without errors.

  However, with the prices for RAM still being so high, you could save a decent amount of money with this if you’re willing to keep your speeds a little lower.

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  • Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    If you’re slowing it down beyond ddr4 or ddr3 Levels, you’re better buying an older system that’s not as inflated. Though related to that, the price of ddr4 motherboards has shot up as there’s a shortage due to people pairing it with affordable ram

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  • StopSpazzing@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Didnt LTT also do this, only remember it being slower but usable.

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    • AmbitiousProcess@piefed.social ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I have no clue. I usually watch a good bit of LTT but I don’t recall watching a video when they did this, though I’m sure I could have just missed it.

      Does seem like something they’d do though.

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      • StopSpazzing@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Found it! youtu.be/PF8Dfgl3Wx4

        Omg the comments on the thread regarding it are priceless:

        linustechtips.com/…/1241553-can-i-mix-sodimm-ram-…

        RadiatingLight Posted September 1, 2020

        It’s sketchy to say the least. Just buy 8GB DDR4, it’s not even huge cost savings compared to buying the adapter.

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