Quick question: DDR Dimms backwards compatable?

[lumen]

Can you use regular SDRAM modules in current motherboards with DDR slots?

 

[neutralizer]

No, b/c the notches don't match.

 

[lumen]

I looked a bit closer, and the number of pins is different too.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: lumen
I looked a bit closer, and the number of pins is different too.

Yup, 168 pins on regular SDR sDRAM, 184 on DDR sDRAM.