Have I bought the wrong RAM?

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

Ok so I've got X amount of 1600 Kingston ram in my computer, and I bought another one today, Same specs, price and everything, But here's the problem, The RAM I bought looks like this:

But when I opened my computer case I discovered my RAM actually looks like this!:

So is this RAM I bought actually for a desktop computer? Or have I been ripped off? And if it is will it work properly? Also why is my new one shorter than the others?

Quick responses would be appreciated because I don't want to try sticking it in my computer without knowing its safe.

NyxSlayer · May 9, 2013

it's like mcmenu... never get what you see there, all you need to care about is if they are the same clock and the same capacit .. 1600MHZ & 4GB..2 GB etc....... and of course technology, for example DDR2 and DDR3 if they are different you can't even place it on the motherboard...... the presentations sometimes variate.

COLGeek · May 9, 2013

It looks like the first one is just a lower profile circuit board than the second. They should work fine together. Just install the different versions in matched slots and proceed. Yes, that is desktop memory.

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

COLGeek :

What do you mean by "Low profile"? as in Lower quality?

COLGeek · May 9, 2013

Shadow_07 :

As in shorter...

ss202sl · May 9, 2013

Low profile - not as tall. Some systems have the memory slots so close to the cpu that regular memory can interfere with the heatsink on the cpu, so low profile memory is made to fit in a smaller(lower) space.

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

COLGeek :

Shadow_07 :

As in shorter...

Well does that means its better, worse or the same?

COLGeek · May 9, 2013

It doesn't mean anything in terms of quality. Both versions are equally as good. ss202sl gave a good example of why shorter PCBs (the circuit board) are used. What matters are the chips on the PCB and they appear to be the same on both versions.

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

COLGeek :

Well that's good to know, Thanks for all your answers and thank you for clearing my suspicions.

Ok then I guess I'll give it a try, 32GB HERE I COME!

COLGeek · May 9, 2013

What version of Windows are you running? Some versions can't use more than 16GB.

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

COLGeek :

I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate.

Also I tried the RAM and it works! So thanks again for all your help guys!

Shadow_07 · May 9, 2013

COLGeek :

Just one more thing, If i install the Low profile ram in a slot tied with the normal ram, Will I have any problems? Or is it ok to do so?

COLGeek · May 9, 2013

You should install so that the pairs are in matched slots for best performance.

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