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T1700 PRECISION memory upgrade
Hi everybody,
Sorry for the cold case...
I own an old T1700 Workstation (XEON E3-1245) and I want to increase the RAM from 16GB to 32GB.
My actual RAM is : 4x4GB PC3L-12800U (2 Hynix + 2 Kingston).
I have read in the spec that I had to use 32GB ECC so I bought 4x8GB PC3L-12800R and it doesn't work because the memory have to be UNREGISTERED and mine is REGISTERED...
Now I need to find a real and sure solution, I am totaly... lost.
TO REACH 32GB DO I NEED :
QUESTION 1) PC3 or PC3L ? 1.5V or 1.35V ?
QUESTION 2) 12800, 12800E, 12800U ?
QUESTION 3) ANYBODY HAVE OR HAD 32GB ON A XEON T1700 ?
Thanks in advance for your help guys !
Thanks @Chino de Oro
So, I see PC3L-12800, PC3L-12800U, PC3L-12800E...
Which are ECC unbuffered UDIMM ?Chino de Oro
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Posted February 5th, 2024 10:55
PC3L-12800U, ECC unbuffered.
@Chino de Oro , so I am only able to upgrade from 16GB (4x4GB PC3L-12800U) to 32GB using 4x8GB PC3L-12800U ?
For example this one ? https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr3/ct102464bd160b
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Posted February 5th, 2024 12:20
i am trying to find some ram to upgrade my system. I don’t care if its ecc or not. I just want either 4 8gb sticks or 2 8gb sticks.
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Posted February 5th, 2024 12:41
@OLIWOOD , yes, for a 32 GB configuration, you will need 4 x 8 GB of PC3L-12800 UDIMM. Crucial is a good place to purchase. They provide guarantee to work, and accepting return.
Review your needs, 16 GB is sufficient for every day usages. Only upgrade to resolve memory issue or because you can source them at dirt cheap price.
Thanks a lot @Chino de Oro
I run out of memory everyday, I use to have a lot of softwares open, lot of tabs in my Chrome, etc... this is the reason why ;-)
Last question @Chino de Oro
Can I mix 2x8GB PC3L-12800U with 2X4GB PC3L-12800U ?
24GB is enough for me.
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Posted February 5th, 2024 13:48
Then, upgrading memory will be a must. Just note that your Crucial link was not a compatible memory for your system. Mainly, look for PC3L-12800 UDIMM. Your system can take both ECC and non-ECC. However, with ECC memory, you can upgrade to maximum of 32 GB. For non-ECC, you can only upgrade to a maximum of 16 GB. Mixing capacity is not support but it could work.
You can review this YT video for memory upgrade.
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@Chino de Oro the crucial is DDR3L-12800 UDIMM https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr3/ct102464bd160b
Am I wrong ?
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Posted February 5th, 2024 09:46
You will need DDR3L-12800, 1.35V, UDIMM, not RDIMM.