Can i use ddr2 ram on this mobo?

[xxcoop42xx]

im building an i7 rig and dont want to pay triple digit for ram, this mobo says the standard is ddr3 1333 but thats real expensive so could i use ddr2 with this mobo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128366

thanks for any help

both the ddr3 and ddr2 are 240-pin so will it work?

 

[Nik_I]

the answer is simple: no.

not only will DDR2 not work, it also won't fit.

 

[mactronix]

The i7 is DDR3 only im afraid.
Mactronix

 

[meanmachine]

DDR3 1333MHz is quite cheap now anyway.