PC2700 DDR RAM

miahman · 16th May 2008, 11:55 PM

okay i'm about to buy new ram from play.com

is installing ram as simple as just pushing it in to the slot?

ps is ddr ram compatible with the motherboards up for grabs cos i will have 1GB(2x512) and it'll be a shame if i wasn't able to use it if i did win by any chance. XD

Midicow · 17th May 2008, 12:25 AM

yes.

However pc2700 is pretty old stuff, sure you want to mess with it?

you can get 2gb of ddr2 6400 for the price of 1 gb of that old stuff

Adrian Wong · 17th May 2008, 01:06 AM

Yeah, it's that simple to install. Just push it in until the clips at both ends lock in.

Rraven · 17th May 2008, 01:10 AM

Actually isnt PC2700 (184 pin) just DDR, the boards being given away all use DDR2 (240 pin) memory.

miahman · 17th May 2008, 01:40 AM

i see. but my current mobo only supports 184pin lol

so i theres no point in me buying DDR2 when i dont have mobo to use it. lol

what about instaling drivers or connecting it to the power supply?

Adrian Wong · 17th May 2008, 01:47 AM

Installing drivers? Connecting it to the power supply? Sorry, I don't get what you mean.

miahman · 17th May 2008, 01:51 AM

does the ram need to be connected to the power supply? or does it come with a cd to intall drivers or something like you do with graphic cards

the youtube tutorials just show how push in the ram and thats it. dont show other stuff after it.

Rraven · 17th May 2008, 02:36 AM

Miahman , its just plug it in. no drivers and power is supplied thru the MB.

But if you are going to buy DDR memory why not get PC3200/DDR400 memory instead of the PC2700. If you are going to OC you may get better results with the higher rated memory.

Just a thought

Adrian Wong · 17th May 2008, 02:41 AM

Yeah, Rraven is correct. Just plug them in. No need for any driver or power supply.

Midicow · 17th May 2008, 03:10 AM

Well you DO need a powersupply :X

but RAM power is handled through the motherboard rambus directly.

16th May 2008, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
miahman I'm a regular Join Date: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 293 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 2	PC2700 DDR RAM okay i'm about to buy new ram from play.com is installing ram as simple as just pushing it in to the slot? ps is ddr ram compatible with the motherboards up for grabs cos i will have 1GB(2x512) and it'll be a shame if i wasn't able to use it if i did win by any chance. XD

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,426 Reputation: 2830 Rep Power: 63	Yeah, Rraven is correct. Just plug them in. No need for any driver or power supply. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

17th May 2008, 01:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rraven Just Started Join Date: 13 May 2008 Location: Blairsville, GA Posts: 50 Reputation: 129 Rep Power: 0	Actually isnt PC2700 (184 pin) just DDR, the boards being given away all use DDR2 (240 pin) memory.

17th May 2008, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
miahman I'm a regular Join Date: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 293 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 2	i see. but my current mobo only supports 184pin lol so i theres no point in me buying DDR2 when i dont have mobo to use it. lol what about instaling drivers or connecting it to the power supply?

17th May 2008, 01:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
miahman I'm a regular Join Date: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 293 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 2	does the ram need to be connected to the power supply? or does it come with a cd to intall drivers or something like you do with graphic cards the youtube tutorials just show how push in the ram and thats it. dont show other stuff after it.

17th May 2008, 02:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rraven Just Started Join Date: 13 May 2008 Location: Blairsville, GA Posts: 50 Reputation: 129 Rep Power: 0	Miahman , its just plug it in. no drivers and power is supplied thru the MB. But if you are going to buy DDR memory why not get PC3200/DDR400 memory instead of the PC2700. If you are going to OC you may get better results with the higher rated memory. Just a thought

17th May 2008, 03:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 52 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Well you DO need a powersupply :X but RAM power is handled through the motherboard rambus directly. __________________