What type of RAM config should I choose for my HP Elitebook 745 G5?
My HP Elitebook 745 G5 has two SODIMM RAM slots feeding it's dual channel memory controller.
It takes 2400MHz DDR4 sticks.
Apparently there is a performance increase for either Single or Dual Rank SODIMMs.
I'm not sure which one is faster though, Single or Dual.
Can anybody explain which is faster and why?
Here are links to my choices:
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Single Ranked)
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
Crucial 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
32GB is not available in Single Ranked.
I will buy the fastest, followed by whatever's the largest.
The RAM controller is limited to 2400MHZ, but they also sell 2666MHz sticks. They won't run at 2666MHz, but I was wondering, if I bought 2666MHz SODIMMs and it runs them at 2400MHz, would I be able to reduce the RAS/CAS timings? That used to work back in the day, but I haven't built a PC since the DDR2 days!
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My HP Elitebook 745 G5 has two SODIMM RAM slots feeding it's dual channel memory controller.
It takes 2400MHz DDR4 sticks.
Apparently there is a performance increase for either Single or Dual Rank SODIMMs.
I'm not sure which one is faster though, Single or Dual.
Can anybody explain which is faster and why?
Here are links to my choices:
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Single Ranked)
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
Crucial 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
32GB is not available in Single Ranked.
I will buy the fastest, followed by whatever's the largest.
The RAM controller is limited to 2400MHZ, but they also sell 2666MHz sticks. They won't run at 2666MHz, but I was wondering, if I bought 2666MHz SODIMMs and it runs them at 2400MHz, would I be able to reduce the RAS/CAS timings? That used to work back in the day, but I haven't built a PC since the DDR2 days!
memory performance hp-elitebook
asked Dec 4 at 14:20
RoboJ1M
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My HP Elitebook 745 G5 has two SODIMM RAM slots feeding it's dual channel memory controller.
It takes 2400MHz DDR4 sticks.
Apparently there is a performance increase for either Single or Dual Rank SODIMMs.
I'm not sure which one is faster though, Single or Dual.
Can anybody explain which is faster and why?
Here are links to my choices:
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Single Ranked)
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
Crucial 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
32GB is not available in Single Ranked.
I will buy the fastest, followed by whatever's the largest.
The RAM controller is limited to 2400MHZ, but they also sell 2666MHz sticks. They won't run at 2666MHz, but I was wondering, if I bought 2666MHz SODIMMs and it runs them at 2400MHz, would I be able to reduce the RAS/CAS timings? That used to work back in the day, but I haven't built a PC since the DDR2 days!
memory performance hp-elitebook
asked Dec 4 at 14:20
RoboJ1M
1133
My HP Elitebook 745 G5 has two SODIMM RAM slots feeding it's dual channel memory controller.
It takes 2400MHz DDR4 sticks.
Apparently there is a performance increase for either Single or Dual Rank SODIMMs.
I'm not sure which one is faster though, Single or Dual.
Can anybody explain which is faster and why?
Here are links to my choices:
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Single Ranked)
Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
Crucial 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 SODIMM (Dual Ranked)
32GB is not available in Single Ranked.
I will buy the fastest, followed by whatever's the largest.
The RAM controller is limited to 2400MHZ, but they also sell 2666MHz sticks. They won't run at 2666MHz, but I was wondering, if I bought 2666MHz SODIMMs and it runs them at 2400MHz, would I be able to reduce the RAS/CAS timings? That used to work back in the day, but I haven't built a PC since the DDR2 days!
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For your laptop and supported memory: https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elitebook-745-g5-notebook-pc-customizable-2mg22av-mb
For your memory-rank question: more ranks equals more performance: https://serverfault.com/questions/69612/dimms-single-vs-double-vs-quad-rank
For your question on RAS/CAS timings: as you noted, the memory will only operate at the fastest speed supported by the motherboard. There seems to be people who claim they are working without problems using faster RAM and many others who claim it causes system instability/crashes. This is likely due to the fact that the stability is relative to the chipset and chipset drivers being able to appropriate handle the incorrect hardware for the mainboard.
Because of this large disparity, I'd recommend using what your mobo supports. Or, if you want faster RAM, get a better mobo.
Edit: Google is your friend.
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
thepip3r
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Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
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For your laptop and supported memory: https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elitebook-745-g5-notebook-pc-customizable-2mg22av-mb
For your memory-rank question: more ranks equals more performance: https://serverfault.com/questions/69612/dimms-single-vs-double-vs-quad-rank
For your question on RAS/CAS timings: as you noted, the memory will only operate at the fastest speed supported by the motherboard. There seems to be people who claim they are working without problems using faster RAM and many others who claim it causes system instability/crashes. This is likely due to the fact that the stability is relative to the chipset and chipset drivers being able to appropriate handle the incorrect hardware for the mainboard.
Because of this large disparity, I'd recommend using what your mobo supports. Or, if you want faster RAM, get a better mobo.
Edit: Google is your friend.
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
thepip3r
26115
Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
add a comment |
For your laptop and supported memory: https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elitebook-745-g5-notebook-pc-customizable-2mg22av-mb
For your memory-rank question: more ranks equals more performance: https://serverfault.com/questions/69612/dimms-single-vs-double-vs-quad-rank
For your question on RAS/CAS timings: as you noted, the memory will only operate at the fastest speed supported by the motherboard. There seems to be people who claim they are working without problems using faster RAM and many others who claim it causes system instability/crashes. This is likely due to the fact that the stability is relative to the chipset and chipset drivers being able to appropriate handle the incorrect hardware for the mainboard.
Because of this large disparity, I'd recommend using what your mobo supports. Or, if you want faster RAM, get a better mobo.
Edit: Google is your friend.
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
thepip3r
26115
Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
add a comment |
For your laptop and supported memory: https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elitebook-745-g5-notebook-pc-customizable-2mg22av-mb
For your memory-rank question: more ranks equals more performance: https://serverfault.com/questions/69612/dimms-single-vs-double-vs-quad-rank
For your question on RAS/CAS timings: as you noted, the memory will only operate at the fastest speed supported by the motherboard. There seems to be people who claim they are working without problems using faster RAM and many others who claim it causes system instability/crashes. This is likely due to the fact that the stability is relative to the chipset and chipset drivers being able to appropriate handle the incorrect hardware for the mainboard.
Because of this large disparity, I'd recommend using what your mobo supports. Or, if you want faster RAM, get a better mobo.
Edit: Google is your friend.
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
thepip3r
26115
For your laptop and supported memory: https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-elitebook-745-g5-notebook-pc-customizable-2mg22av-mb
For your memory-rank question: more ranks equals more performance: https://serverfault.com/questions/69612/dimms-single-vs-double-vs-quad-rank
For your question on RAS/CAS timings: as you noted, the memory will only operate at the fastest speed supported by the motherboard. There seems to be people who claim they are working without problems using faster RAM and many others who claim it causes system instability/crashes. This is likely due to the fact that the stability is relative to the chipset and chipset drivers being able to appropriate handle the incorrect hardware for the mainboard.
Because of this large disparity, I'd recommend using what your mobo supports. Or, if you want faster RAM, get a better mobo.
Edit: Google is your friend.
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
thepip3r
26115
answered Dec 4 at 14:44
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answered Dec 4 at 14:44
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answered Dec 4 at 14:44
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Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
add a comment |
Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
Yeah, I found conflicting answer through Google. Although most of the responses agree with yours and the links you posted.
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:19
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
This is the Q&A session I found: community.amd.com/thread/231686
– RoboJ1M
Dec 5 at 10:22
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