HP ProOne 400 G1 Memory

[MKE2]

Hi everyone!Recently I decided to upgrade the memory of my desktop,Is there any problem if I install a DDR3L memory,or does it have to be DDR3?The already installed module is DDR3.I've read that there should't be any problems but I'm just making sure.

[itsmyname]

@MKE2 -- I would not install the "DDR3L" memory-stick into a computer that expects to have "DDR3" RAM.

The "L" is for low voltage (1.35 Volts) while regular RAM is 1.5 Volts -- 10% higher.

It is possible that the motherboard will detect the "L", and will reduce the voltage to the RAM to 1.35 Volts.

But, that is a risk that I want to avoid, especially since DDR3L RAM is priced the same as DDR3 RAM, and is equally available for purchase. 

Put me into the "why bother trying it" category.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, @MKE2 

In order to meet the DDR3 memory requirement, DDR3L also has to run at 1.5V.

But DDR3 memory does not have to run at 1.35V.

That is why you see sites like Crucial memory offer compatible DDR3L memory for sale for a PC where the specifications require 1.5V memory.

Here is a screenshot of my desktop PC which has DDR3L memory installed.

As you can see from the memory report, the DDR3L memory has two voltages listed...1.5V and 1.35V.

If the memory was DDR3, only 1.5V would have been listed.

The specs for my PC call for DDR3 (1.5V) memory.

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[NonSequitur777]

@MKE2,

Preferably "stick" using RAM that matches the model type, size, voltage, frequency, latency, and manufacturer to achieve the best stability and performance from your PC.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777