32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 240-PIN ECC REGISTERED DIMM (RDIMM) MEMORY RAM KIT FOR SERVERS/WORKSTATIONS/MOTHERBOARDS (4 RANK KIT CHIPKILL)

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The SDRAM of your machine determines its memory speed and how much data you can store on your machine. Choosing the right one for your needs is important so that you can process data at optimal speeds and keep your costs at manageable levels. The ECC DDR4 was released at the beginning of 2014. The ECC (Error Correction Code) version detects and corrects data errors in automatic mode. It is thus loved by entities with sensitive data on their servers and workstations to protect themselves against data corruption. Towards the end of the same year, the non-ECC DDR4 was launched. When Did DDR3 Come Out?

The DDR4 consumes less power than the DDR3. Manufacturers of these memory chips ensure that with every upgrade, they incorporate a power-saving component. That is why the DDR4 is a lower voltage than the DDR3, which in turn uses less power than the DDR2 and DDR. This will be especially useful to you if you are looking for a memory chip that can support data-intensive communication, entertainment, or data processing applications. Whether you are using gaming PCs or servers to process your data, this chip has sufficient density, speed, and latency to support your tasking demands. If you are not a heavy user, and you do not frequently need extra-large data storage capacity, a DDR3 will serve you well. It is excellent value for the money. Despite being significantly cheaper, it delivers latency almost equal to DDR4. How does this translate to real-world performance? As Anandtech found in some comprehensive benchmarks comparing DDR3 and DDR4, neither was a clear performance leader. The difference between DDR3-2133 and DDR4-2133 was negligible in a number of applications, ranging from Handbrake video conversion to half a dozen different games. DDR3 was slightly faster about half the time, and typically only a few percentage points separated the two memory types.

DDR4 is the fourth generation of DDR RAM to be introduced on the market. It has a larger capacity than its predecessors, the DDR, DDR2, and DDR3. Power consumption is usually one of the things that necessitate manufacturers to upgrade earlier versions of their electrical products. There are potentially other differences as well. It's possible to get larger DDR3 memory modules, but many won't work in standard desktop motherboards. The Core i7-4770K officially lists 32GB as the maximum supported RAM, while i7-6700K doubles that to 64GB. Core i7-8700K meanwhile doubles again to 128GB, helped in large part by the availability of higher capacity DIMMs. The 288-pin interface makes this chip highly efficient. The pins are arranged in a way that makes it easy for you to fix the chip on your machine. Also, you cannot mistakenly fix it on an incompatible slot as they are shaped differently not to fit on any other slot other than a DDR4 slot. Power Consumption

We understand that you are not necessarily a tech guru, but you still need to understand the right RAM chip for your device, the options available on the market, and how they affect the efficiency of your device. Let's answer some common relevant questions for your deeper understanding in this section. Is 8GB DDR4 Better Than 16GB DDR3? One other thing that DDR3 and DDR4 have in common is the heat distribution capacity. Proper management and distribution of electrical heat bring down the risk of your computer overheating or overworking its fan. Advantages of DDR3 Even with such heavy usage, you will notice a decrease in your energy bills if you use this RAM chip as it is made with power-saving enhancements. This will especially be helpful if you need a number of these chips for your gaming PCs or server. Frames per second (FPS) determines how smoothly your favorite game runs on your PC. Each game has a minimum FPS requirement. RAM increases FPS only when you add RAM to meet the minimum levels that your game needs. Once you achieve this, adding extra RAM will not raise FPS. When Did DDR4 Come Out? Both DDR3 and DDR4 can self-refresh their content to optimize performance and functionality. Self-refreshing their contents also lower their power consumption. Heat Distribution

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Although they are rare, you can get motherboards that can accommodate DDR3 and DDR2 simultaneously. This would be a perfect way of boosting the memory of your computer without incurring huge costs. As much as these two chips are different, they also have some things in common, as discussed below. Energy Efficiency Like the DDR3, DDR4 is offered with a range of specs. The DDR4-2400 is the smallest, while the DDR4-4400 has the highest speed and bandwidth. DDR4 is measurably faster than DDR3. It ranges from 1060-2133MHz while the slower DDR3 ranges from 800-1060MHz. This is a significant difference, making DDR4 famous with heavy users as their bulky files are processed efficiently and at faster speeds. For instance, DDR4-3200, the latest release for industrial users, has a higher transfer rate, at 70% faster data transfer than the latest DDR3-1866. Can I Use DDR4 Instead of DDR3? This memory saves energy in three ways. First, it uses little energy to run. It also allows the host device to hibernate to a standby mode without refreshing the memory. Its effective heat distribution mechanism keeps the device cool, which cuts the power needed to run the fan by 40-50%. Bottom Line

DDR3 memory chips come in different specs depending on their speed. DDR3-800 indicates that it has an 800 million per second bandwidth at 6400 MBps. This is the lowest speed DDR3, and the highest in the DRR3-12800, with 1600 million per second bandwidth at 12800 MBps. What is DDR4? Another improvement on the DDR4 is the reduced power consumption. The DDR4 memory performs a self-refresh to refresh its content. This is unlike the DDR3, which performs both a self-refresh and an auto-refresh on its content. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital (UK) PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. The register can be accessed through http://www.fca.org.uk With the improvements on the DDR4 comes an increase in its price. However, this is made up for by the high performance and versatility that the changes have introduced, much to the joy of heavy computer users. This makes it one of the most sought after memory chips in the market today. When upgrading your computer memory, latency should be one of your considerations. Although the latency difference between DDR3 and DDR4 is not remarkable, DDR4 does come out on top with a latency of 12.75 nanoseconds. What About DDR5?

As the RAM chip of the future, most users are expected to embrace this module as it has a higher data capacity, speed, and scalability. These are the features that most heavy users look for. Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer. Your DDR3 will transfer between 8.5-14.9 Gigabytes per second while the DDR4 transfers 17-21.3 GBs. Data Capacity The DDR3 uses about 30% less power and is two-times faster than its predecessor, the DDR2. The DDR2 has a RAM speed of 3200 megabytes per second (MBps) while DDR3 can achieve 6400 MBps. Essentially, if you have a computer with a DDR3, it will process files twice as fast as a DDR2 equipped machine. DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 are power efficient, with each cutting down the power uptake of its predecessor by about 50%. This means that with each subsequent version, your machine uses less energy to power it.

The hardware of these chips also differs. The DDR3 has 240 pins, while the DDR4 has 288 pins. The pins on the DDR4 are arranged in a way that they tend to converge at the middle, and they are also elongated at the middle. This is unlike DDR3, which has uniformly distributed pins that are similar in size. Compatibility There are DDR3 RAM chips with varying capacities on the market. You can choose DDR3-800 if you don't work with large files. And if you need more space but aren't ready to upgrade your motherboard, you can upgrade to a higher capacity DDR3 chip such as DDR3-1600.We have discovered that most users who have lighter memory needs prefer to use the DDR3, while those with bulk memory needs and require higher memory speed use the DDR4. But which one should you really go for? Due to these differences in the hardware and appearance of these chips, they are not compatible. You cannot fit a DDR4 chip in a slot made for a DDR3 chip. The two have different key notches, the number of pins, and the size of pins. Data Transfer Rate Upgrading to this RAM chip from previous generations will dramatically increase memory speed and provide power-saving enhancements. While a DDR3 module uses 1.5V, DDR2 and DDR use 1.8V and 2.5V respectively, so upgrading to DDR3 will significantly lower your power consumption. This memory module was launched in July 2020 to reduce power usage and increase the data processing speed of its predecessor. With 1.1V power usage, it introduces an extra 10% reduction in power use.