chips and insert these modules into the same computer, as well as modules with different label data such as PC3-12800E-11-11-E3 and PC3-12800E-11-12-E3 and PC3-12800E-11-13-E3 as well as different numbers listed on the right hand label lines 1+2(first number)? The main question in this regard is this: Can I mix modules with "Kingston" chips, "SK hynix" and "Elpida" etc.
8GB 2RX8 PC3 12800E 11 12 E3 HOW TO
Even looking at Kingston's own site that explains the different model numbers and how to understand them was not much help. It should be needless to say, that I have spent hours trying to find the answer for the above, but to no avail. Second line might also be batchnumbers, followed by the module number in that batch? I don't know, I am guessing. The first line is perhaps batchnumbers? Could anyone please explain in detail what these numbers signify?
8GB 2RX8 PC3 12800E 11 12 E3 SERIAL
I guess one line (perhaps the third line) is the serial number, so this line should differ on each and every module? The label on the right shows different numbers on some modules as well. What about the same label fourth line, what does that imply?
So what does these numbers mean and why do they differ? The datasheet explains that this model KVR16E11/8 should all be CL11. This line differs on many modules that reads i.e. Some of the texts on the labels are self explanatory, and need no explanation here, but some are confusing.įor instance, left label, first line says PC3-12800E-11-13-E3. The label on the right side can have numbers such as: The label on the left can have numbers such as this: My understanding is that the modules "should" be interchangeable regardless of chips and numbers, as long as they have the same model number, but i cannot find any official information about it, or even someone else having asked this question before.įor instance, the chips on the modules can have "Kingston" or SK hynix" or even "Elpida" I think printed on them with various other numbers, which I guess for my question is of no importance. The label on the left hand side shows normally the "same" data on all modules, but the numbers on the right hand side label are very different. The labels on the modules are the "same", but shows different data. I have huge difficulties finding the answer for what I thought was a very simple question.Ībout this Kingston RAM (pdf datasheet direct link to Kingston's site: )Ĭan I mix the modules, of course with the exact same model name, but with different chips on them as well as different numbers on the left and right labels on the modules (see attached picture, which was found randomly on Google search).