DIMM Slots
pcSockets on a motherboard used to install DIMM memory modules.
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DIMM slots, or Dual In-line Memory Module slots, are connectors on a motherboard that accommodate DIMMs, which are the physical modules used to expand a computer's RAM. These slots support varying standards like DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5, each with specific electrical and physical requirements. DIMM slots are crucial for determining the maximum RAM capacity and expandability of a computer system.
examples
A motherboard with four DDR4 DIMM slots offering a maximum of 128 GB of RAM.
Used in gaming PCs and high-performance workstations to allow for easy upgrades of system memory.
A server-grade motherboard with eight DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 512 GB of ECC memory.
Common in enterprise servers and data centers where large memory capacity and error correction are required.