easy question

diablos77 · 11-16-2004, 03:51 PM

I've been learning alot about my computer and recently opened her up and changed the power supply. I know it's an easy job for you guys but a big step for me.

The reason I did this is because i am getting ready to update my cpu with memory and a video card.

My question is what is the difference between SDRAM and DDR RAM? I don't want to ask the tech guys at Best Buy because you get that "oh my God I can't believe you don't know that look" so I'm asking you guys. Thanks.

Volt-Schwibe · 11-16-2004, 04:08 PM

sdram has two notches in the side that plugs in, and ddr has only a single notch in the center.

as far as the real difference, ddr is much much faster as it can read at double data rate, (DDR) and it usually is made for a faster bus speed than the old pc100 and pc133 ram.

**jcline** · 11-16-2004, 04:10 PM

Everything you wanted to know (well, almost) but were afraid to ask...

Check out this article...
http://www6.tomshardware.com/motherb...119/index.html

Basic differences are DDR is faster and now the standard...
SDRAM is slower and a dying breed, you definetly don't want to build a newish system w/ SDRAM...

Volt-Schwibe · 11-16-2004, 04:18 PM

and here is a simple picture to check what sort your board supports.

this picture is of the k7s5a that happens to support either type.

11-16-2004, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
diablos77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 16 OS: XP	easy question I've been learning alot about my computer and recently opened her up and changed the power supply. I know it's an easy job for you guys but a big step for me. The reason I did this is because i am getting ready to update my cpu with memory and a video card. My question is what is the difference between SDRAM and DDR RAM? I don't want to ask the tech guys at Best Buy because you get that "oh my God I can't believe you don't know that look" so I'm asking you guys. Thanks.

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,323 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	sdram has two notches in the side that plugs in, and ddr has only a single notch in the center. as far as the real difference, ddr is much much faster as it can read at double data rate, (DDR) and it usually is made for a faster bus speed than the old pc100 and pc133 ram. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,323 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	and here is a simple picture to check what sort your board supports. this picture is of the k7s5a that happens to support either type. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

11-16-2004, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
jcline Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MI Posts: 856 OS: Windows XP Pro	Everything you wanted to know (well, almost) but were afraid to ask... Check out this article... http://www6.tomshardware.com/motherb...119/index.html Basic differences are DDR is faster and now the standard... SDRAM is slower and a dying breed, you definetly don't want to build a newish system w/ SDRAM...