DDR compatability

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by Swansen, Aug 2, 2006.

  1. Swansen

    Swansen The Ninj

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    I've been researching and can't find a definite answer, would my DDR (PC 3200) memory work on a board that uses DDR2 memory
     
    Swansen, Aug 2, 2006
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  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    No. DDR is 184-pin and 2.5-2.6V (standard). DDR2 is 240-pin and 1.8V. They physically won't work together. Not to mention the signaling is different.

    Some motherboards offer DDR and DDR2 compatibility together, but they have slots for both. However, you cannot use both formats at the same time, due to voltage and signaling differences.
     
    Big B, Aug 2, 2006
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  3. Swansen

    Swansen The Ninj

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    thats actually good to know i thought that they were the same slot, thanks
     
    Swansen, Aug 2, 2006
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  4. vol7ron

    vol7ron Guest

    You cannot even fit it in the same connector. The notches of ddr memory does not match the notches of ddr2, so you couldn't even put it in the board.
     
    vol7ron, Aug 3, 2006
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