ddr or ddr2?

montiaro · 09-10-2008, 01:06 AM

i have a desktop computer that has a hynix 1GB 2Rx8 PC2-4200U-444-12 can anyone tell me if its ddr or ddr2 it does not say on the chip and if its ddr can i put a ddr2 chip into my computer without it messing up anything?

**belfasteddie** · 09-10-2008, 01:14 AM

Ddr2 533.

montiaro · 09-10-2008, 01:19 AM

how do u know? or source? and whats the 533?

montiaro · 09-10-2008, 03:19 PM

is my ram chip compatible with 5200 and sdram?

**wrench97** · 09-10-2008, 05:36 PM

No it's DDR2 to find compatible ram go here www.crucial.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR2

**TheShadowFl** · 09-10-2008, 06:05 PM

I just answered this question in another thread. READ, READ, READ!

DDR and DDR2 are not the same and will NOT fit in the other ones ram slot.
Trying to force the wrong ram stick in the wrong slot will damage the ram and the slot and can ruin the motherboard.

Crucial can download a diagnostic routine into your computer that will tell you exactly what you have already and what you will need and how much it will cost. While you're on their site, you can even order the ram you need and have it shipped directly to your house.

Once you've gone to the www.crucial.com site and taken the test, you should not have any more questions about what ram you need.

Cheers mate!
The Shadow

09-10-2008, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
montiaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 266 OS: XP, 7, unix, linux	ddr or ddr2? i have a desktop computer that has a hynix 1GB 2Rx8 PC2-4200U-444-12 can anyone tell me if its ddr or ddr2 it does not say on the chip and if its ddr can i put a ddr2 chip into my computer without it messing up anything? Last edited by montiaro; 09-10-2008 at 01:07 AM.

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belfasteddie Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,551 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: ddr or ddr2? Ddr2 533.

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montiaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 266 OS: XP, 7, unix, linux	Re: ddr or ddr2? how do u know? or source? and whats the 533?

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wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: ddr or ddr2? No it's DDR2 to find compatible ram go here www.crucial.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR2 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-10-2008, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheShadowFl TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 290 OS: XP-SP3, Vista Ult. 64, Win-7/64	Re: ddr or ddr2? I just answered this question in another thread. READ, READ, READ! DDR and DDR2 are not the same and will NOT fit in the other ones ram slot. Trying to force the wrong ram stick in the wrong slot will damage the ram and the slot and can ruin the motherboard. Crucial can download a diagnostic routine into your computer that will tell you exactly what you have already and what you will need and how much it will cost. While you're on their site, you can even order the ram you need and have it shipped directly to your house. Once you've gone to the www.crucial.com site and taken the test, you should not have any more questions about what ram you need. Cheers mate! The Shadow __________________ A person with experience is never at the mercy of a person with an argument.