ddr2 ram on a ddr1 mobo?

[eckosof]

in process of upgrading computer, just got a free shipping deal on the memory i wanted, but its ddr2 and my current mobo memory standard is ddr1, can i still use it? will the ddr2 work as ddr1?

 

[o1die]

No. But asrock makes a board with ddr and ddr2 slots (2 of each, but you can't use both types at the same time). 3btech sells them for $33 shipped with no accessories. You can order a backplate from asrock america for $5 shipped; just put the board model number on the check. The asrock board with work with some 1066 fsb quad and core2 duo cpus; check the cpu support section on asrock's website. Newegg sells alot of open box boards with ddr2 support fairly cheap, but with no accessories. I always download the board manual to check the specs before ordering.

 

[eckosof]

well my current board is a kn8 ultra, im getting new board fairly soon, but i wanted to throw the new memory in until i got it. o well guess i will have to wait

 

[halcyon]

No.

 

[pinaplex]

DDR1 and DDR2 are technically, and physically incompatible. you wouldn't even be able to fit the modules in with damaging them

 

[kad]

Simply NO
You can not install DDR2 modules on your DDR1 dimms