Where to get DDR2 Cheap.

HyperNovae · May 8, 2012, 04:57 PM

I can't believe how freaking much DDR2 is. I am still running an am2+ board and cannot use DDR3. I'd need a new cpu and mobo to go DDR3. I am kind of contimplating just doing a new cpu/mobo since DDR2 is so damned expensive. I only have 4 gigs of ram right now and win7 eats a lot of it. Anyone know where to get cheap DDR2 memory? Or have any suggestions? My rig is in my sig.

aviphysics · May 8, 2012, 05:00 PM

Try craig's list. Prices of old RAM go up a lot when they stop manufacturing it so used RAM might be the only cheap option.

Furious · May 8, 2012, 10:38 PM

Looking up your processor it appears to be an AM3 socket chip. It can also run on an AM2+ board.

You should be able to just get an AM3 board with DDR3 capability slap your chip on there with some cheap DDR3 and enjoy!

jjyiz28 · May 8, 2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperNovae

I can't believe how freaking much DDR2 is. I am still running an am2+ board and cannot use DDR3. I'd need a new cpu and mobo to go DDR3. I am kind of contimplating just doing a new cpu/mobo since DDR2 is so damned expensive. I only have 4 gigs of ram right now and win7 eats a lot of it. Anyone know where to get cheap DDR2 memory? Or have any suggestions? My rig is in my sig.

dude what u talking about? newegg has it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122
$55 for 2x2gig.

HyperNovae · May 9, 2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Furious

Looking up your processor it appears to be an AM3 socket chip. It can also run on an AM2+ board.

You should be able to just get an AM3 board with DDR3 capability slap your chip on there with some cheap DDR3 and enjoy!

Snip, I totally forgot, I thought it was am2+. Looks like I'll be picking up an am3 board and ddr3 this weekend!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!

Furious · May 9, 2012, 03:44 PM

Hey no problem, glad to help. Have fun with the snappier system.

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HyperNovae Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: underground command centre Posts: 1,843	Where to get DDR2 Cheap. I can't believe how freaking much DDR2 is. I am still running an am2+ board and cannot use DDR3. I'd need a new cpu and mobo to go DDR3. I am kind of contimplating just doing a new cpu/mobo since DDR2 is so damned expensive. I only have 4 gigs of ram right now and win7 eats a lot of it. Anyone know where to get cheap DDR2 memory? Or have any suggestions? My rig is in my sig. __________________ AMD Athlon II x4 630 2.8ghz -NV GIGABYTE GTX560TI 1gb - MSI 970a-G46 AM3+ SLI/Crossfire - DDR3 G.SKILL Sniper 1866mhz 8 gigs - ThermalTake 600 watt PSU - 1TB HD sata - 32 in 1920x1080 LCD monitor - 23 in 1920x1080 LCD monitor How much cheese is too much cheese?

May 8, 2012, 05:00 PM	#2
aviphysics Atari 800 FTW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Livermore Ca Posts: 5,444	Try craig's list. Prices of old RAM go up a lot when they stop manufacturing it so used RAM might be the only cheap option. __________________ THG is to computer hardware what MTV is to music.

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May 8, 2012, 10:38 PM	#3
Furious Rage3D Veteran Join Date: May 1999 Location: is everything... Posts: 1,833	Looking up your processor it appears to be an AM3 socket chip. It can also run on an AM2+ board. You should be able to just get an AM3 board with DDR3 capability slap your chip on there with some cheap DDR3 and enjoy! __________________ Is taking an arrow in the knee covered by Obamacare? Last edited by Furious : May 8, 2012 at 10:40 PM.

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Furious Rage3D Veteran Join Date: May 1999 Location: is everything... Posts: 1,833	Hey no problem, glad to help. Have fun with the snappier system. __________________ Is taking an arrow in the knee covered by Obamacare?

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