So what's the diff between DDR2 and DDR3?

[Mike99m99]

So can you use DDR3 in a DDR2 mobo? I'm about to get a Abit IP35. Spec on Anand review have:
Memory Slots Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots
Dual-Channel Configuration
Regular Unbuffered DDR2 Memory to 8GB Total

Spec on the Abit web site:
Dual DDR2 800

Can I run DDR3?

 

[Quiksilver]

Which IP35?

IP35-E, IP35, or IP35 Pro?

...and a quick cut n paste from a thread not too far below this...

1. It all depends on the motherboard. If the motherboard specifies it can take DDR2 and DDR3, then yes. If not, then no.

 

[myocardia]

So what's the diff between DDR2 and DDR3?

Price, for the moment.