Can You Put Ddr2 Ram In A Ddr3 Slot

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1) Graphics card memory type is irrelevant as far as the operating system is concerned. 2) I'm not sure why you are asking the second question. 3) We need to know what you will be using the card for. All DDR2 RAM slot CANNOT runs DDR3. But there are some motherboard which have both ddr3 and ddr2 ram slots. If you want to use DDR3 RAM you had to upgrade the motherboard. I recommend Gigabyte motherboard.

  • One thing to keep in mind is that memory needs to be the same type - memory modules are not forward or backward compatible in terms of generation types so DDR3 will not work in DDR2 or DDR4. Memory is designed to be backward compatible within its generation, so generally speaking, you can safely add faster memory to a computer that was designed.
  • Motherboards are designed for a specific generation of RAM, so you’ll need to determine what you need. You can’t just buy the latest DDR4 RAM and stick it in a PC designed for DDR3. In fact, it wouldn’t even physically fit. Note the different position of the notches at the bottom of the memory below.

Can You Put Ddr2 Ram In Ddr3 Slot

OK! I am a noob at this!
I am running XP Pro 32-bit. I want to replace the Video Card. Nothing great or expensive...just a decent one. It for a friend (senior, that is why XP). I just got him a Dell Vostro 200 slim, added a 1TB HD and installed all drivers and XP. Please let me know 3 things:
1. Does ddr2 or ddr3 matter on the video card..is one better to run on XP
2. 64-bit or 32-bit. I assume 64 will run on 32-bit XP
3. Any suggestions on the card or where to buy (PCI Express 2.0X16)
Thanks! Ynot