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MahlerIsGod · 10-13-2003, 11:35 AM

Can PC3200 by SDRAM? I thought that 3200 RAM, was by it innate 3200-ness, DDR RAM? Is it possible for it to be SDRAM? This whole RAM thing is sooooooooooooooooo confusing. If anyone can answer my question I would be grateful. Thanks.

arch13 · 10-13-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by MahlerIsGod
Can PC3200 by SDRAM? I thought that 3200 RAM, was by it innate 3200-ness, DDR RAM? Is it possible for it to be SDRAM? This whole RAM thing is sooooooooooooooooo confusing. If anyone can answer my question I would be grateful. Thanks.

Nope. 3200 is a multiplier of the clock speed and is based on a double desity Mhz (ie: mhz x 2).
Where on earth did you see something claiming 3200 sdram?

Lasereth · 10-13-2003, 11:47 AM

I'm pretty sure the entire title of DDR RAM is "PC3200 DDR SDRAM." That's what I've seen all over the place, anyway. DDR RAM is a type of SDRAM. Actually, to make it less confusing, DDR RAM and DDR SDRAM are the same thing.

*edit* I don't want to go too complex with this, but DDR RAM isn't just SDRAM; it's DDR SDRAM. Calling it SDRAM only is wrong.

*edit again* <A HREF=http://www.ddrsdrammemory.com/>This explains it pretty damn good</A>.

-Lasereth

soccerchamp76 · 10-13-2003, 01:30 PM

SDRAM (Synchronus Dynamic Random Access Memory) - Tops 133MHz
DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate SDRAM) currently can go up to 533 MHz.
RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic RAM) tops at 1066MHz

Remember this: your memory speed cannot exceed your CPU's bus speed.

P.S. 3200 DDR SDRAM does not mean 3.2 GHz RAM, it is only the name.

arch13 · 10-13-2003, 02:24 PM

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Originally posted by soccerchamp76
SDRAM (Synchronus Dynamic Random Access Memory) - Tops 133MHz
DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate SDRAM) currently can go up to 533 MHz.
RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic RAM) tops at 1066MHz

Remember this: your memory speed cannot exceed your CPU's bus speed.
P.S. 3200 DDR SDRAM does not mean 3.2 GHz RAM, it is only the name.

Don't know who that's aimed at, but i didn't see anyone relating memory frequency speeds to proccesor clock speeds.

Didn't know they had rdram up to gigahertz now!

Dilbert1234567 · 10-14-2003, 10:07 AM

3200 is the memory bandwidth of the chip (well tha assumed maximum)

VF19 · 10-14-2003, 03:39 PM

On Newegg.com they sell PC150 (150 MHz) SDRAM...not that anyone probably uses it.

G_Lock · 10-14-2003, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by VF19
On Newegg.com they sell PC150 (150 MHz) SDRAM...not that anyone probably uses it.

I wonder why they even bother...

panbert · 10-16-2003, 09:38 PM

Also majorly depending on the chipset used by the motherboard, you may or may not get signifiicant improvements on using the higher speed DDR RAMs.

The motherboards would specifiy the FSB (Front Side Bus) clock speed, but even then if you look at independent reviews and benchtests, some motherboards may support the latest & greatest memory speeds but you would be getting less than 1% improvement in performance for paying heaps extra for the high speed RAM.

Try going to sites like www.anandtech.com or www.tomshardware.com for VERY technical & detailed reviews.

Dilbert1234567 · 10-17-2003, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by VF19
On Newegg.com they sell PC150 (150 MHz) SDRAM...not that anyone probably uses it.

hey now im looking for 2, 128mb sticks of pc66

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10-13-2003, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I'm pretty sure the entire title of DDR RAM is "PC3200 DDR SDRAM." That's what I've seen all over the place, anyway. DDR RAM is a type of SDRAM. Actually, to make it less confusing, DDR RAM and DDR SDRAM are the same thing. edit I don't want to go too complex with this, but DDR RAM isn't just SDRAM; it's DDR SDRAM. Calling it SDRAM only is wrong. edit again <A HREF=http://www.ddrsdrammemory.com/>This explains it pretty damn good</A>. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert Last edited by Lasereth; 10-13-2003 at 11:57 AM..

10-13-2003, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	SDRAM (Synchronus Dynamic Random Access Memory) - Tops 133MHz DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate SDRAM) currently can go up to 533 MHz. RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic RAM) tops at 1066MHz Remember this: your memory speed cannot exceed your CPU's bus speed. P.S. 3200 DDR SDRAM does not mean 3.2 GHz RAM, it is only the name. __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

10-14-2003, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	3200 is the memory bandwidth of the chip (well tha assumed maximum) __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

10-14-2003, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
VF19 Banned Location: back to my old location	On Newegg.com they sell PC150 (150 MHz) SDRAM...not that anyone probably uses it.

10-16-2003, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
panbert Crazy	Also majorly depending on the chipset used by the motherboard, you may or may not get signifiicant improvements on using the higher speed DDR RAMs. The motherboards would specifiy the FSB (Front Side Bus) clock speed, but even then if you look at independent reviews and benchtests, some motherboards may support the latest & greatest memory speeds but you would be getting less than 1% improvement in performance for paying heaps extra for the high speed RAM. Try going to sites like www.anandtech.com or www.tomshardware.com for VERY technical & detailed reviews.