Recently, the market has been flooded with SODIMM-to-DIMM adapters, opening up the possibility of installing SO-DIMM RAM in the standard DIMM slots of desktop platforms. This technology has proven to be in demand as it eliminates the need to purchase more expensive versions for desktop computers.
At the same time, SO-DIMM modules are cheaper, though not significantly, by about 15-20%. You can find these adapters in a wide variety of varieties on online sites like Amazon, with prices ranging from $8 to $18.
YouTube channel Hardware Canucks tested this solution, comparing the performance of integrated DDR5-6000 and DDR5-4800 memory connected via an adapter. According to test results on games with Full HD resolution, the difference is very small, confirming the effectiveness of the method without a significant decrease in speed.
Considering the desire of many users to upgrade their computer systems on a budget without compromising performance, the potential use of these adapters is huge. Thanks to technological advances, they are highly reliable, ensuring connection stability and signal integrity between SO-DIMM and DIMM.
Additionally, SO-DIMMs, commonly used in laptops due to their compact size, can offer an advantage over DIMMs in cases where space savings and effective cooling are important. Therefore, the trend of using SODIMM-to-DIMM converters may increase, especially among technology enthusiasts and industries focusing on compact computing solutions
