CRUCIAL DDR4 RAM 8 GB LAPTOP

The Crucial 8GB DDR4 Laptop RAM (a SO-DIMM module) is a common memory upgrade designed to increase your laptop’s performance and multitasking capabilities.

While Crucial offers various speeds, a very common and current specification for this module is:

Capacity: 8GB (Single module)

Technology: DDR4 SDRAM

Form Factor: SO-DIMM (260-Pin, for Laptops)

Speed: 3200 MHz (PC4-25600) is one of the most widely available and highest-speed options for modern DDR4 laptops. Other speeds like 2666 MHz are also common depending on the target system.

Voltage: 1.2V (Standard for DDR4)

CAS Latency (CL): Typically CL22 for the 3200 MHz model.

ECC/Buffering: Non-ECC and Unbuffered (standard for consumer laptop memory).

Model Example: A common part number is CT8G4SFRA32A (for the 3200 MHz version).

Key Considerations for Purchase
To ensure you buy the correct module, you must verify the specifications of your specific laptop:

DDR Generation: Ensure your laptop supports DDR4 RAM. DDR4 is physically incompatible with older DDR3 or newer DDR5 slots.

Maximum Speed: Check your laptop model’s maximum supported RAM speed (e.g., 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, or 3200 MHz). While a faster stick (like 3200 MHz) is often backwards compatible, it will typically only run at the maximum speed supported by your laptop’s CPU and motherboard.

Maximum Capacity & Slots: Confirm how many memory slots your laptop has and the maximum capacity it supports per slot (e.g., 8GB per slot).

Crucial provides a System Scanner tool on their website that can automatically detect the compatible memory for your specific laptop model.