DDR Ram

[Rashkae]

NoOp wrote:
> On 02/10/2009 02:32 PM, Karl F. Larsen wrote:
>>     I am building a new computer. It's a Gigabyte motherboard and calls 
>> for DDR2 400 ram. I could not find the DDR2 available and bought 4 GB of 
>> DDR3 ram. I did some Google checking and it appears DDR2 wants 1.8 volts 
>> and DDR3 wants 1.5 volts.
>>
>>     Does anyone know if 1.8 volts will harm a DDR3 ram? I have not 
>> looked to see if I can drop the the voltage from the BIOS. Has anyone 
>> had luck with this?
>>
>> Karl
>>
> 
> Only with Puppy Linux...
> 
> I think Ubuntu uses 12 volts.
> 
> 
> 
> 

Karl's in luck, the memory specification states that DDR3 can withstand
a maximume of 1.975 volts without suffering damage.

However, installing DDR3 in the DDR2 socket will be very stiff..
Initially, lots of pressure will be needed when inserting the RAM to
mold the new notch properly.