[Jophen]

What is better DDR, DDR2, DDR3...etc.
Looking for a 512mb for good gaming and also what do they mean?

[CallumUK]

Firstly, DDR stands for Dual Data Rate and is the replacement for SDRAM. The best analogy I have come across for how DDR works is: If the memory is visualised as a bicycle pump, SDRAM “pumps” push data into the “tyre” each time the barrel of the pump is pressed down, whereas DDR pushes data both on the downstroke and the upstroke of the barrel so filling the “tyre” at twice the speed.

DDR has a data rate of 200/266/333/400 MiB/s compared to DDR2 which has a data rate of 400/533/667 MiB/s, it is clear to see that from a speed point of view DDR2 continues where DDR leaves off.

and DDR 3 carries on where DDR2 left off.....

[philthomas]

Also you might like to post what mobo you have, or intend purchasing, as your mobo must be able to support the RAM you choose.

[Jophen]

Actually My Mother board is Mach Speed MSNV-939 Motherboard
And i am planning to buy a cheap RAM that is decent for gaming. I dont know what mobo so yea...lol

[Carbon]

That is a really old motherboard. Therefore, you'll only be able to use DDR1. Upside is: it's cheap. Downside: it's slow.

Mobo = short for motherboard.

[CallumUK]

lol we pay more for standard DDR than DDR2 now, because their is more DDR2 then standard DDR which they have to order in.

[codymackay]

Jophen, there isn't really cheap memory for gaming, and 512mb RAM in my opinion wouldn't be worth it and I'd do a system update with a new mobo to start with.