This $13 DDR desktop adaptor card could save you some serious money if you've got old DDR4 laptop memory around
The ASHATA DDR desktop adaptor enables DDR4 laptop memory to function in desktops, offering low-cost expansion while maintaining CPU compatibility.
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- The Ashata adaptor efficiently converts old DDR4 laptop memory into desktop-compatible DIMMs
- Users save money by reusing existing Laptop memory with this budget adapter
- Mixing different memory brands may necessitate conservative timings and lowered speeds
Desktop memory prices have risen sharply, which has sparked renewed interest in unconventional ways to reduce upgrade costs.
One such option is the SODIMM to DIMM adapter card, which allows DDR4 laptop memory modules to be installed in desktop motherboards.
The ASHATA DDR desktop adapter simplifies the process of using older laptop memory in desktop systems.
Simplifying desktop upgrades with DDR4 laptop modules
This SODIMM-to-DIMM converter is designed specifically for DDR4 laptop modules and allows installation in standard desktop motherboards.
Currently listed at €13 on Amazon, it offers a low-cost way to reuse memory that would otherwise remain unused.
This adapter supports DDR4 memory modules with speeds up to 2133MHz, although users should expect lower performance than with native desktop DIMMs.
DDR4 laptop modules operate at higher latencies and lower frequencies, and using the adapter may require clock speed adjustments to maintain stability.
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Modules from different brands can require more conservative settings, which means desktop systems will not reach the performance levels of DDR5 memory in modern builds.
The adapter works with DDR3, DDR4, and some DDR5 laptop modules by converting the smaller SODIMM form factor to a standard DIMM interface.
The ASHATA adapter offers a cost advantage for users with unused laptop memory.
For example, a 16GB DDR5/4800 SODIMM module currently costs about €100, while a comparable desktop DDR5/5600 module can cost around €148.
Adding the €13 adapter still results in a lower total cost, which makes it an inexpensive way to expand memory without purchasing new desktop modules.