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RAM Question

PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:35 pm
by Ferrari308guy
Hello everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my motherboard to this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=2014

The RAM I currently have in my computer is DDR2 SDRAM, apparently, this motherboard takes something DDR2 RAM also, but it doesn't mention anything about SDRAM. If I just want to put my current RAM into my new motherboard, will it be compatible? I just want to be sure before I invest some money.

Also, do you need some sort of cooling system for your processor? My current computer has something covering the processor that looks like a filter or a cooling system. The webpage above didn't mention anything about cooling. Will I need something like this if I get a new motherboard?

Thanks, Ferrari

Re: RAM Question

PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:29 pm
by MOUSY
About the RAM.
DDR2 RAM is a shortened form of the correct name DDR2 SDRAM. They are one and the same. So yes your mobo is compatible.

Re: RAM Question

PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:28 am
by Ferrari308guy
Ok good, glad I have that figured out. Thanks.

Re: RAM Question

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:11 pm
by MOUSY
I should have also mentioned that not all brands of memory modules are compatible with all motherboards. Very rarely there are compatibility issues between certain models of memory and mobos, especially for newer ones. But a bit of net research should help deal with any doubts.

Re: RAM Question

PostPosted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:28 am
by steve s
Your new MB is a socket 775.

Re: RAM Question

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:53 pm
by Ferrari308guy
Yes, I do have a socket 775 processor right now. Thanks Steve.