DDR2 or DDR3 Ram?

LambyCod · 10-29-2009, 11:56 PM

Hey guys,

I am currently in the process of getting a new setup together and tossing up a few ideas about motherboards and CPU's but haven't 100% decided on the motherboard because of the ram difference,

Would you guys stay with DDR2 or make the upgrade to DDR3? Computer will be used for a bit of gaming, video and photo editing and surfing web, emails etc..

Thx,
Nick

mx4l s · 10-30-2009, 12:11 AM

ddr2 is the best choice.

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 12:26 AM

DDR3 is still slower and more expensive than DDR2. If you're going with an i5/i7 setup you must, per force, use DDR3; but if using a Core 2 or AM3 setup, pick a board that uses DDR2.

LambyCod · 10-30-2009, 01:06 AM

Ah yep, thanks for that guys!

I was actually looking at an i5 setup though, would it be worth getting that and buying DDR3 ram or buying the DDR2 alternative of the i5? (Whatever CPU that is, not sure)

**greenbrucelee** · 10-30-2009, 01:58 AM

Well if you look at my system under my name that rig will match performance of the newer setups and some cases beat it.

If you want a gaming pc get a core 2 duo with ddr2 or an i5 with ddr 3. There are only a couple games that claim to need a quad cpu most games don't even use 2 cores though.

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 08:05 AM

Another vote for DDR2.

**simpswr** · 10-30-2009, 08:20 AM

You might look at this for some ideas to get started

See this thread for how to assemble:
Recommendations for a Rookie

10-29-2009, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
LambyCod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12 OS: Windows XP, SP3	DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? Hey guys, I am currently in the process of getting a new setup together and tossing up a few ideas about motherboards and CPU's but haven't 100% decided on the motherboard because of the ram difference, Would you guys stay with DDR2 or make the upgrade to DDR3? Computer will be used for a bit of gaming, video and photo editing and surfing web, emails etc.. Thx, Nick

10-30-2009, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
mx4l s Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? ddr2 is the best choice.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,851 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? DDR3 is still slower and more expensive than DDR2. If you're going with an i5/i7 setup you must, per force, use DDR3; but if using a Core 2 or AM3 setup, pick a board that uses DDR2. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 01:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
LambyCod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12 OS: Windows XP, SP3	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? Ah yep, thanks for that guys! I was actually looking at an i5 setup though, would it be worth getting that and buying DDR3 ram or buying the DDR2 alternative of the i5? (Whatever CPU that is, not sure)

10-30-2009, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,883 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? Well if you look at my system under my name that rig will match performance of the newer setups and some cases beat it. If you want a gaming pc get a core 2 duo with ddr2 or an i5 with ddr 3. There are only a couple games that claim to need a quad cpu most games don't even use 2 cores though. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

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Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,746 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? Another vote for DDR2. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,296 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: DDR2 or DDR3 Ram? You might look at this for some ideas to get started See this thread for how to assemble: Recommendations for a Rookie __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?