CAMM2 RAM Just Arrived… What Are Its Pros and Cons?
CAMM2 RAM Just Arrived… What Are Its Pros and Cons? Desktop and laptop RAM for years looked very similar — long straight bars called DIMMs or SO-DIMMs. There's now a new kid in the mix: CAMM2, or Compression Attached Memory Module (version 2). It's a fresh new layout that claims to substitute for SO-DIMMs in laptops and maybe even desktops one day. Let's look at what makes CAMM2 different, what is well in CAMM2, and what holds CAMM2 back. What is CAMM2? CAMM2 is a new RAM form factor that is mounted on the motherboard through compression contacts rather than slot connectors. This means the RAM module is compressed flat and screwed in contrast to being angled in like a stick. The approach makes it: Thinner than SO-DIMMs More stable at high speeds Easier to upgrade than soldered RAM Advantages of CAMM2 Here's why CAMM2 is better: Super Thin Design – The module is flat on the motherboard, with space for cooling and battery. More Capacity Support – It accommodates bigger ...
