DDR Ram?

[rob__100]

Im looking to buy some more ram for my computer, and i just want to know how i find out if my computer can support DDR ram , someone told me not all computers can and i just want to know how i can find out

[ADRAMELK]

rob, your motherboad has to support DDR ram. Some ****ty motherboards (like mine) support both DIMM and DDR but DDR wont work in a DIMM sot and vice versa. iow there are specific slots made for DDR ram which provide for the voltage demands of the RAM.

[rob__100]

ok thanks I just didnt want to go out spend money and find out i cant use it

[Colin]

rob__100 what motherboard do you have do you know? If not, what processor do you have?

[rob__100]

AOpen computer, 801 mhz got it sometime last yeat

[Colin]

Hmm... If it's an Aopen I'm betting it's an Intel P3 system and you're probably using SDRAM. <BR><BR>How much memory do you have currently?

[rob__100]

sadly only 128mb lol <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

[YoDeR]

Howdy dude. Yes, you've got a P3 system... If you baught it last year then your computer doesn't support DDR Memory. You can buy a KR7A-RAID Mobo and XP2100 for like $250 now.. Might want to do that. <BR><BR><BR>ATHLON'S BETTER!!!!!!

[zogmool]

Rob, if you're using SDRAM and you only have one type of memory slot, then you'd have to buy a new board. The pins are a bit different for DDR-SDRAM. SDRAM has two gaps in the pins, and DDR-SDRAM has only one.<BR><BR>Not to chew anyone out or be anoying, but DDR-SDRAM for use in motherboards, like SDRAM, is still a DIMM.

[Colin]

rob__100 what OS are you using? If it's Win9x/ME 128MB is fine. You'll notice a little speed increase going to 256MB but not much.<BR><BR><br><br><< <i>Howdy dude. Yes, you've got a P3 system... If you baught it last year then your computer doesn't support DDR Memory. You can buy a KR7A-RAID Mobo and XP2100 for like $250 now.. Might want to do that. </i> >><br><br> That doesn't really help his situation much. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> <br><br><< <i>ATHLON'S BETTER!!!!!! </i> >><br><br> I know many ppl that would argue with you about that as well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think it's fair to say that the Athlon is a better VALUE, but better is too broad.

[Iceman]

Just to be absoloutly sure you don't buy expensive RAM and it ends up not being compatible you so head to http://www.kingston.com where they have a database of all recent (within the past couple of years) motherboards which tells you what type of RAM you need.

[rob__100]

Sorry, havent been around in a while, i forgot my password, im on a differnet computer, and just got back from a trip, Im running WinME but i want more ram just to play games, im also looking for a new video card, a good one, but i cant spend the 600$ on a GeForce 4 128mb lol i wish, i was thinking a GeForce 4 64 or GeForce 2 64mb but i dont know<BR>

[GNXtreme]

Dude...you need to check around.&nbsp; I just bought my GeForce4 Ti 4200 128mb for $130.00 USD.&nbsp; Well that is not really accurate because I got a deal from a friend with a connection, but I have found several on e-bay and pricewatch for less than $150.00.&nbsp; To me that is not too much for the upgrade in performance.&nbsp; Although you can get a GeForce2 MX400 64mb for about $40.00.&nbsp; I also have one of those and it does pretty good.&nbsp; The GF4 will do you good for a long time before you have to upgrade.&nbsp; Do what you have to do but I suggest you save a little money up and get the GF4.&nbsp; Either way good luck.

[rob__100]

Well thanks for the help, I'll look around for a cheaper GF4, hope to find it, but if i dont, i have another deal, a GF2 64Mb for 50$ Can.<BR>

[GNXtreme]

When getting the GF2 look for one with DDR on it.&nbsp; It will make a little difference and it is not that much more expensive.