
credit: unsplash.com In fact, according to what iGPU Extremist user reported on Twitter, Dell will use DDR5 modules with a proprietary form factor, called “Compression Attached Memory Module” (CAMM), which will force owners to contact Dell directly for an upgrade. CAMMs have two zones with eight ICs on each side, and only one of them should replace two SO-DIMMs. In practice, these special modules provide a more compact alternative to a dual SO-DIMM slot, while also supporting Dual-Channel mode.
More up to date? not at the moment. Don't think these have been published yet though pic.twitter.com/PtsmBrHIKr
- iGPU Extremist (@ Emerald_x86) April 16, 2022
Specifically, the advertising materials distributed by iGPU Extremist refer to the Precision 7670, on which it will be possible to install up to 128GB of DDR5-4800 on CAMM. The laptop in question, a real workstation, will be equipped with Intel Alder Lake-HX processors accompanied by NVIDIA RTX A5000 or Intel Arc Pro graphics cards, all within a chassis with a modern aesthetic with an OLED display from 16 ”in 16:10 format at 4K resolution. Other notable features are the three M.2 SSD slots, the Pro 2-5 keyboard with a large trackpad, and Intel Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Release date and prices are currently unknown, but it will certainly be a non-cheap machine.
Undoubtedly, Dell's choice will save space and probably make notebooks a little lighter, but it will significantly limit the freedom of users. At the moment, we do not know if the company will also allow any third-party memory manufacturers to use the CAMM form factor.