can I use regular ddr memory on a new MB P 4 Socket 775 ?

[loco21]

when I say regular ddr I mean pc4000 etc.. or I need to use ddr2 only?
thanks in advance

 

[mechBgon]

It'll depend on the board and its chipset. If you want to research a particular motherboard, you can either just go to Newegg and scope out what kind of memory slots it has, or you can visit the manufacturer's website and look there. I have a list of popular board makers here.

Bigger picture: as you shop the boards, also pay close attention to what kind of power supply they want, whether it's the ATX type with a 20-pin main power cable, or the EPS type with a 24-pin main power cable.

 

[loco21]

thanks but just to be clear on motherboard p4 socket T they will make some with ddr on it cuz I saw the ddr2 slot and is different to ddr that mean they will make some for ddr and ddr2?

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: loco21
thanks but just to be clear on motherboard p4 socket T they will make some with ddr on it cuz I saw the ddr2 slot and is different to ddr that mean they will make some for ddr and ddr2?

Yeah, just not the top-of-the-line 925-series ones, which are supposed to be DDR2 only. Some boards may even have slots for both types.

 

[o1die]

The boards that can both types of memory may not have pci express support. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[imported_FrankTheTank]

They do have PCI Express I believe they are the 915 series they will be able to use either ddr2 or ddr, but you can't mix them. I kinda of like the looks of ddr2 30% less voltage usage and the construction of them look really good especially the ones from Corsair.