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Will all DDR3 RAM fit my motherboard?
Yes. As long as both modules are supported by the motherboard, the faster stick of RAM will clock down to match the slower one. Enjoy your 8 GB of RAM. Also, you do not have to worry too much about breaking your motherboard as long as the memory types match the slots.
What RAM has 240 pins?
DDR2 SDRAM
Table 4-1 RAM Comparisons
| RAM Type | Pins (DIMM) | Pins (SODIMM) |
|---|---|---|
| DDR2 SDRAM | 2402 | 2001 |
| DDR3 SDRAM | 2402 | 204 |
| DDR4 SDRAM* | 288 | 260 |
| UniDIMM*3 | — | 260 |
How do I know what RAM fits my motherboard?
From the Windows Start menu, search for System Information on your computer and open the app. Under System Summary, you will find your Processor. Using this information, search for your specific processor on the manufacturer website to see what RAM is compatible with your processor.
Can we mix DDR3 RAM?
The short answer is, usually yes. Most consumer machines have what is known as “flex support.” This allows you to mix different brands, timings, clock speeds, and capacities of RAM. It does NOT usually allow for mixing of voltages, so pay special attention to that. For the most part you’ll be fine.
Can I use any DDR RAM?
The RAM you use in your computer operates using Double Data Rate (DDR). Newer types of RAM are updated versions of the same technology, hence why RAM modules carry the label of DDR, DDR2, DDR3, and so on. While all desktop RAM generations are the same physical size and shape, they aren’t compatible.
What RAM has 200 pins?
Chips and modules For use in computers, DDR2 SDRAM is supplied in DIMMs with 240 pins and a single locating notch. Laptop DDR2 SO-DIMMs have 200 pins and often come identified by an additional S in their designation. DIMMs are identified by their peak transfer capacity (often called bandwidth).
Can any RAM work with any motherboard?
No, “all RAM” does not fit into “all motherboards”. There’s DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 – and various speeds within each of those. The motherboard vendor website should list what’s compatible.
What happens if you put DDR4 in a DDR3 slot?
DDR4 is not backward-compatible with DDR3 so a DDR4 DIMM will not fit on a DDR3 DIMM slot. Not only is the key notch of each DDR generation different (please refer to Figure 1 above), but the DDR4 pin size and arrangement is different from DDR3.