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DDR2 in a DDR Slot?

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by BigMongo, Nov 17, 2005.

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  1. BigMongo Newcomer, in training

    If I buy DDR2 RAM chip. Will it fit and run fine in a motherboard that doesn't have DDR2 capabilities?
    BigMongo, Nov 17, 2005
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  2. Didou Bowtie extraordinair!

    No it won't.
    Didou, Nov 17, 2005
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  3. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Will it work? No.

    Will it fit? Anything is possible with a pair of pliers and a hammer.... :knock:

    The modules are notched every so slightly different.. and they have a different number of pins. So getting it in there wil be quite a bit of work.

    But, I remember reading back in 2004 that DDR-2 modules would also be released in 184-pin format.. This is proably because the technology is so embarrasingly simliar to DDR-1, although there would be a somewhat limited compatability. I have not seen such modules yet.
    Rick, Nov 17, 2005
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  4. BigMongo Newcomer, in training

    Thank you. That just saved me the trouble of buying one now. Hmm, now to look into buying a new motherboard.

    Stupid upgrading.
    BigMongo, Nov 17, 2005
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