It’s a good thing for laptops where thickness is at a premium. I don’t really care either way for desktops as long as the cost isn’t crazy. It’ll probably just be a one or two time gimmick on a few motherboards at most before it dies down and desktops keep using DDR since that can fit so much ram relative to the amount of motherboard surface area that is taken up.
FireFalcon123
Edit: Based on the desktop form factor, not laptop which is more likely to be adopted first
If it gets popular then there will be a limbo of DDR and CAMM *(EDIT: Form Factor Development as there will be classic DIMM boards, and newer CAMM based boards, both using the base DDRx technologies)* development at the same time, then like all old technolgies they end up on the used market and forgotten/recognized as not a modern solution, like with DDR2 and earlier systems for example. DDR3 imo isnt all the way in the grave yet, but it isnt a recommendation for a brand new PC like when DDR4 had **JUST** come out. I still run a DDR3 system so im chillin, waiting for it to die 😛
iAmGats
Does it offer any advantage over the current RAM standard we use?
iamstumpeded
I could see this being useful with air-cooled systems, better airflow near the motherboard, but I don’t expect it would be super common.
Alternate MB layouts that offer better airflow have popped up before, like BTX, but they’ve never lasted either.
That…looks like it takes up an awful lot of MB real estate compared to DIMM slots. Like what if I want more than one?
Stang_21
where rgb
Big-Honeydew863
What am I looking at…?
If these are connected with the flat multi pin connectors like phone screens… That’s asking for trouble.
The DDR4 style is Solid. Even the DDR4 Laptop one. (I don’t mind having a beefy laptop)
Upon googling, these look more like CPU connector multi pins. Wild Idea kinda.
OP shoulda posted Those Images, not the stock cover photo. Context, context.
lolwutdo
If it allows higher bandwidth I’m down.
Surviving2021
For laptops, sure. I don’t think I’d like it for desktop, unless it was for ITX and paired with a cooler that extends to the empty space. For a full desktop, the modularity of being able to buy 2 sticks and then buy 2 more when you want to expand is nice. These seem like an all in one solution, so you get stuck with it if you upgrade and have to resell it or something.
Isn’t that form factor low power? Why use it on a desktop motherboard?
forsayken
Better clearance for larger coolers and maybe better for mITX builds but by laying flat, they may not fit. It’d be nice but I think this will be an ATX and mATX thing.
I would be shocked if the price of motherboards and the memory is anymore close to the traditional format so there’s that too.
fiittzzyy
Idk, one of the reasons I moved from laptop to PC was for easy upgradability.
It’s a good idea but it seems a bit backwards.
AwwYeahVTECKickedIn
I hear it’s MHE rated*
*marketing hype extreme
tkhrnn
What Am i seeing? Pcb on pcb?Â
Anyway, I welcome interface changes.
Totobey
I can see a cpu&ram combo cooler attached to a 4x120mm fan. All the RGB and a led screen attached to it too.
XB_Demon1337
If it makes the footprint smaller, increases cooling and gives equal or better capacity/speed. Why not? Just don’t expect it to catch on without work.
Barachan_Isles
Just like any new technology, I’ll wait until the 2nd or 3rd generation when most of the bugs are ironed out, then I’ll look at adopting it.
Canuck457
I like how one of its selling points are “compact size” except in that image it takes up arguably as much space as a 4x slot.
GameCyborg
finally enough space for big ass tower coolers
hawoguy
Now that’d be really cool, both figuratively and literally.
BinaryJay
I like how it has a natural yellow aura.
Ronyx2021
Looks like they screwed a laptop ram adapter to a desktop motherboard.
lolomawisoft
I feel like the problem with ram is the weakness in the cpu structure and not the sodimm maybe make a better CPU socket first before going all future on the ram.
ifuniverse
It won’t STICK
thank you for coming to my Ted talk
CrabUser
Wasnt it suppose to be closer to the CPU?
It looks like a little bit shorter than the dimm slot
MozzaMoo2000
Trying to change a memory standard for extra speed that 97% of users don’t need yet, can’t see it taking off anytime soon
creamcolouredDog
Better height compatibility with beefy air coolers
HalfChinaBoy
I can see someone putting a screen over this.
redstern
I fully welcome this. Dual channel on a single module, no more cooler interference, a module that looks much easier to install, that’s fantastic.
Shitty prebuilts won’t be able to ship with single channel. It’ll probably end up costing less due to only having to buy 1 module. It should also free up a considerable amount of space on the motherboard, both in the slot mount and the traces. I don’t know what you’d put there instead, but good anyway.
crozone
Why not just use LPCAMM2? Why is it a different standard for desktops?
Lira_Iorin
It doesn’t look as nice. I like the mutliple sticks of ram visually.
Maybe if it had a thicc heatsink? Or you could get your choice of heatsinks?
Dennishardy6
It seems counter intuitive on a desktop mobo taking up so much space compared to the existing form factor.
doorbell19
Get on the bandwagon cause they gotta shove it down our throats sometime.
KirillNek0
No one will sake us. Manufacturers will move to this format.
Phoenix800478944
Has potential to throw an arctic freezer III 420 on your ram
Genralcody1
Completely unnecessary in a desktop except for some rare compact builds.
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It’s a good thing for laptops where thickness is at a premium. I don’t really care either way for desktops as long as the cost isn’t crazy. It’ll probably just be a one or two time gimmick on a few motherboards at most before it dies down and desktops keep using DDR since that can fit so much ram relative to the amount of motherboard surface area that is taken up.
Edit: Based on the desktop form factor, not laptop which is more likely to be adopted first
If it gets popular then there will be a limbo of DDR and CAMM *(EDIT: Form Factor Development as there will be classic DIMM boards, and newer CAMM based boards, both using the base DDRx technologies)* development at the same time, then like all old technolgies they end up on the used market and forgotten/recognized as not a modern solution, like with DDR2 and earlier systems for example. DDR3 imo isnt all the way in the grave yet, but it isnt a recommendation for a brand new PC like when DDR4 had **JUST** come out. I still run a DDR3 system so im chillin, waiting for it to die 😛
Does it offer any advantage over the current RAM standard we use?
I could see this being useful with air-cooled systems, better airflow near the motherboard, but I don’t expect it would be super common.
Alternate MB layouts that offer better airflow have popped up before, like BTX, but they’ve never lasted either.
Could potentially work with ITX boards? Put it on the back like an NVME? It would give more space on the front, but would be a massive pain to upgrade. Probably not much better than just using a riser card like [that one Asus board](https://rog.asus.com/ca-en/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x670e-i-gaming-wifi-model/).
That…looks like it takes up an awful lot of MB real estate compared to DIMM slots. Like what if I want more than one?
where rgb
What am I looking at…?
If these are connected with the flat multi pin connectors like phone screens… That’s asking for trouble.
The DDR4 style is Solid. Even the DDR4 Laptop one. (I don’t mind having a beefy laptop)
Upon googling, these look more like CPU connector multi pins. Wild Idea kinda.
OP shoulda posted Those Images, not the stock cover photo. Context, context.
If it allows higher bandwidth I’m down.
For laptops, sure. I don’t think I’d like it for desktop, unless it was for ITX and paired with a cooler that extends to the empty space. For a full desktop, the modularity of being able to buy 2 sticks and then buy 2 more when you want to expand is nice. These seem like an all in one solution, so you get stuck with it if you upgrade and have to resell it or something.
It gonna die like the [“Double Capacity DDR4” that Asus and Gskill “invented”.](https://www.gskill.com/community/1502239313/1550821263/G.SKILL-Announces-Double-Capacity-DDR4-with-Trident-Z-RGB-DC-Series-32GBx2-Memory-Kits)
Isn’t that form factor low power? Why use it on a desktop motherboard?
Better clearance for larger coolers and maybe better for mITX builds but by laying flat, they may not fit. It’d be nice but I think this will be an ATX and mATX thing.
I would be shocked if the price of motherboards and the memory is anymore close to the traditional format so there’s that too.
Idk, one of the reasons I moved from laptop to PC was for easy upgradability.
It’s a good idea but it seems a bit backwards.
I hear it’s MHE rated*
*marketing hype extreme
What Am i seeing? Pcb on pcb?Â
Anyway, I welcome interface changes.
I can see a cpu&ram combo cooler attached to a 4x120mm fan. All the RGB and a led screen attached to it too.
If it makes the footprint smaller, increases cooling and gives equal or better capacity/speed. Why not? Just don’t expect it to catch on without work.
Just like any new technology, I’ll wait until the 2nd or 3rd generation when most of the bugs are ironed out, then I’ll look at adopting it.
I like how one of its selling points are “compact size” except in that image it takes up arguably as much space as a 4x slot.
finally enough space for big ass tower coolers
Now that’d be really cool, both figuratively and literally.
I like how it has a natural yellow aura.
Looks like they screwed a laptop ram adapter to a desktop motherboard.
I feel like the problem with ram is the weakness in the cpu structure and not the sodimm maybe make a better CPU socket first before going all future on the ram.
It won’t STICK
thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Wasnt it suppose to be closer to the CPU?
It looks like a little bit shorter than the dimm slot
Trying to change a memory standard for extra speed that 97% of users don’t need yet, can’t see it taking off anytime soon
Better height compatibility with beefy air coolers
I can see someone putting a screen over this.
I fully welcome this. Dual channel on a single module, no more cooler interference, a module that looks much easier to install, that’s fantastic.
Shitty prebuilts won’t be able to ship with single channel. It’ll probably end up costing less due to only having to buy 1 module. It should also free up a considerable amount of space on the motherboard, both in the slot mount and the traces. I don’t know what you’d put there instead, but good anyway.
Why not just use LPCAMM2? Why is it a different standard for desktops?
It doesn’t look as nice. I like the mutliple sticks of ram visually.
Maybe if it had a thicc heatsink? Or you could get your choice of heatsinks?
It seems counter intuitive on a desktop mobo taking up so much space compared to the existing form factor.
Get on the bandwagon cause they gotta shove it down our throats sometime.
No one will sake us. Manufacturers will move to this format.
Has potential to throw an arctic freezer III 420 on your ram
Completely unnecessary in a desktop except for some rare compact builds.
Built in ram ??