replacing ddr3 to ddr5

Kapil_6 · Dec 30, 2016

i am buying dell 7559 it comes with ddr3 ram can i replace it with ddr5 ram sticks

Colif · Dec 30, 2016

no, it only accepts ddr3 ram. http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/inspiron-15-(7559)

I am not sure if ddr5 is out yet and according to this, we won't see it until 2020 http://www.pcworld.com/article/3109505/components/dram-will-live-on-as-ddr5-memory-is-slated-to-reach-computers-in-2020.html

clarkjd · Dec 30, 2016

At this point, only video cards have, or can use, DDR5.