hi. currently i have in my comp 2 × 512 ram ddr.
is ddr2 any different?
i mean, will it fit into my 2 years old motherboard?
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hi. currently i have in my comp 2 × 512 ram ddr.
is ddr2 any different?
i mean, will it fit into my 2 years old motherboard?
No, it won't.
DDR=184 pin
DDR2=240 pin
Yes it makes a big difference DDR2 ram has a different amount of pins (different size) only later motherboards say after the pentium4 with a 3 ghz processor and later support this type of RAM, what you have is most likely DDR-333 SDRAM PC-2700 or DDR-400 PC-3200 both of which are compatible.
hope this helps.
Regards, Jim
Thank you for explanation guys.
i thought it wont work
bye
DDR2 is more efficient and so as DDR3
That may be but it still won't fit in his board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flicker
He'll just have to struggle on.
Probably has a coal fired power supply, too.
why is ddr2 cheaper than ddr?
Its newer and most are using now , its called supply and demand . ;) Have you looked at sdram prices .Quote:
Originally Posted by suprafreak6
Here's an example OF DDR
Kingston 512MB PC3200 DDR RAM $38.9
512MB, 400MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Kingston 512MB PC5400 DDR2 RAM $22.9
512MB, 677MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Kingston 1.0GB PC5400 DDR2 RAM $39.9
1.0GB, 667MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Quote:
Originally Posted by peat mossIts newer and most are using now , its called supply and demand . ;) Have you looked at sdram prices .Quote:
Originally Posted by suprafreak6
Here's an example OF DDR
Kingston 512MB PC3200 DDR RAM $38.9
512MB, 400MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Kingston 512MB PC5400 DDR2 RAM $22.9
512MB, 677MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Kingston 1.0GB PC5400 DDR2 RAM $39.9
1.0GB, 667MHz, Lifetime Warranty
Demand makes up most of the difference.
DDR is also harder to manufacture because of its higher density.
Right now, ddr3 is just entering the market and is very expensive because of the low demand for it. Although performance compared to ddr2 is negligible, the density of the chips will make its future manufacture cost a fraction of that of ddr2. I've seen predictions that in under a year with increased demand 4gigs of ddr3 will sell for under $100.
thnks mate :D this is my opinion :unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by clockerThat may be but it still won't fit in his board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flicker
He'll just have to struggle on.
Probably has a coal fired power supply, too.
blah at ddr3 and i just purchased 4 sticks of ddr2 (2gb sticks) and yea ddr2 is cheap till u get those 2gb sticks i can buy 1gb ddr2 patriot sticks from my vendor for $23 a stick but the 2gb sticks are $85 a stick LOL
very doubtful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Broken