I'm looking to upgrade my laptop's RAM and need DDR5 at 4800MHz. I can only seem to find CL40 options, but I'm curious if there's a CL30 variant out there. Would opting for CL30 make a noticeable difference compared to CL40?
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You don't necessarily have to stick with the same speed of RAM as your old modules. Depending on your entire system build, it might be fine to mix speeds as long as they’re compatible.
Honestly, going for such low latency RAM like CL30 might be overkill. You could consider upgrading to something faster, like 6000MHz with CL30, but just keep in mind that SODIMM options at that speed might be limited.
Yeah, I think SODIMM options for 6000MHz might be rare. It's a good idea to check before deciding!
That makes sense! It's always good to double-check compatibility. Do you know if there's a specific model that matches well with my setup?