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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   DIMM Last modified: Monday, July 28, 2003  Short for dual in-line memory module, a small circuit board that holds memory chips. A single in-line memory module (SIMM) has a 32-bit path to the memory chips whereas a DIMM has 64-bit path. Because the Pentium processor requires a 64-bit path to memory, you need to install SIMMs two at a time. With DIMMs, you can install memory one DIMM at a time.   Memory Packaging  Information from Hardware Central on SIMMs and DIMMs Related Categories Memory Related Terms C-RIMM DRAM RIMM SIMM SO DIMM Random Access Memory (RAM) DIMM Products Shop by Top Models: Crucial Technology PC3200 1 GB DDR RAM (CT12864Z40B) 15 store offers from $35 - $80 Crucial Technology 1 GB (CT12864X335) 14 store offers from $39 - $80 Crucial Technology 2 GB PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM (CT25664AC800) 15 store offers from $42 - $75 Crucial Technology 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 RAM (CT25664AC667) 13 store offers from $41 - $75 PNY Optima 1 GB PC2700 DDR RAM (N1GBD27OPT) 13 store offers from $37 - $60