Adding a memory stick...

I presently have a 512 memory stick in slot (1) of my computer. I am looking to add another 512 in slot (2), but finding the exact part number is turning into a nightmare. The stick that came with the computer has part # Samsung M368L6423FTN-CB3
It gets confusing with the 10th digit (letter F). I can find sticks with all the correct numbers except instead of F I find E G D and so forth. Can these sticks be used or must I find the EXACT part number?

Thanks in advance.

Dennis

 

RAM model numbers are such fun aren't they? They are the main reason I gave up trying to unravel their source.

Why do you want to match the modules so exactly?

If you are trying to match the two sticks for purposes of running Dual Channel, find the specifications for the original module at the Samsung website (you might need a little luck with you ). If those models you mention have similar specs, example, ECC or Non-ECC, Buffered or Unbuffered, and even a similar CAS Latency rating, it should work very well as Dual Channel.

If your goal is not Dual Channel, the RAM recommended by Crucial, or another major manufacturer, will work fine along side your current stick and should also run in "dual channel" mode (although RAM manufacturers advocate getting "matched" modules for running as Dual Channel, but mismatched modules may be able to be run as dual).

Matt