Mobo uses D-DDR, but can I still use regular DDR with it? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

BoCo · 12-27-2003, 06:05 PM

I'm looking at a new mobo because I'm an idiot and wanna waste some of my money. Anyway, it supports dual-channel DDR, but I want to know if such a mobo can also use regular DDR so I don't have to upgrade my RAM, too. I know that if it supports it that I will not be running in dual-channel mode (I'm not that dumb), but I don't care about that right now.

Any advise?

Also, here's the mobo: LINK

Finchie · 12-27-2003, 08:00 PM

You should be able to use your regular memory.

Kllr Wolf · 12-27-2003, 09:44 PM

I thought that the dual channnel usually means you put 2 ram sticks into the designated slots and it makes it a little faster than normal. am I getitng my terms confused again?

Silverbrain · 12-27-2003, 10:09 PM

Dual Channel DDR HAS to be done in pairs of the same memory in order to work. It will work outside of Dual Channel if you only insert one stick of ram. So the answer to your question is....Yes )

Dragonlich · 12-28-2003, 02:32 AM

Dual-channel DDR can add anything from 0 to 20% to your performance, depending on your setup (Athlon or P4, programs, etc). Not using the memory in pairs (=dual channel) is a waste, but it will definately work.

12-27-2003, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	Mobo uses D-DDR, but can I still use regular DDR with it? I'm looking at a new mobo because I'm an idiot and wanna waste some of my money. Anyway, it supports dual-channel DDR, but I want to know if such a mobo can also use regular DDR so I don't have to upgrade my RAM, too. I know that if it supports it that I will not be running in dual-channel mode (I'm not that dumb), but I don't care about that right now. Any advise? Also, here's the mobo: LINK __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

12-27-2003, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	I thought that the dual channnel usually means you put 2 ram sticks into the designated slots and it makes it a little faster than normal. am I getitng my terms confused again? __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

12-27-2003, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silverbrain Addict Location: Nor Cal	Dual Channel DDR HAS to be done in pairs of the same memory in order to work. It will work outside of Dual Channel if you only insert one stick of ram. So the answer to your question is....Yes ) __________________ Over Thinking, Over Analyzing Seperates the Body from the Mind - MJK

12-27-2003, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Finchie Tilted	You should be able to use your regular memory.

12-28-2003, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Location: The Netherlands	Dual-channel DDR can add anything from 0 to 20% to your performance, depending on your setup (Athlon or P4, programs, etc). Not using the memory in pairs (=dual channel) is a waste, but it will definately work.