what is DIMM (Memory Module) - Dual Inline Memory Module is a circuit board on which memory chips are attached to a small PCB which is then plugged into a socket on a motherboard. The DIMM PCB has a row of gold fingers on each side at the bottom of the PCB to make connection with a memory socket. Some alternatives to a DIMM are COB and Mezzanine cards, memory cartridges, and memory cards

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