Can a Graphics Card Running DDR2 work on a PC running DDR3 memory?

[kmelaza]

Same as the title,just wondering,i dont know much about Graphics Cards.

 

[lothdk]

Same as the title,just wondering,i dont know much about Graphics Cards.

Yes, the two things have nothing to do with each other, the ram on the video card is controlled by the hardware on the card.

 

[kmelaza]

Of course.Memory installed in gpu has no connection with ur ram.u can install it without any worry.BTW which gpu u r using still uses ddr2?

I was just browsing since i plan to buy a GPU in the near future to play mid-low end games,just tough i ask since my pc runs on DDR3 and i saw some cards with DDR2-3-5 ect. Not looking to buy anything 2 fancy 100$ budget.

 

[jyjjy]

At around $100 you should be looking at one of the following;
HD5750 > GTS 250 > HD4850 > HD5670
What might limit which you can use is your power supply.

 

[kmelaza]

At around $100 you should be looking at one of the following;
HD5750 > GTS 250 > HD4850 > HD5670
What might limit which you can use is your power supply.

it's 300W i can upgrade it to 400W, that should be enough for a decent 100$ card no?

 

[jyjjy]

The HD5670 is alright for a 300w PSU but it is a tier below those other 3 cards. A 400w should handle the an HD5750 and if it is a good brand(Corsair, Antec, ect.) then it will handle the other 2 as well.
What it the native resolution of your monitor?

 

[kmelaza]

The HD5670 is alright for a 300w PSU but it is a tier below those other 3 cards. A 400w should handle the an HD5750 and if it is a good brand(Corsair, Antec, ect.) then it will handle the other 2 as well.
What it the native resolution of your monitor?

1600x900

 

[Timop]

For that resolution a HD5670 is all you need for moderate gaming.
Though if you're willing to upgrade the PSU, the HD4850 would give a lot more raw performance for the same cost.

 

[jyjjy]

For your resolution;
HD5770 = Great
HD5750/HD4850/GTS 250 = Good
HD5670 = Decent

 

[kmelaza]

Well i plan to play mostly Guild Wars 2 when it comes out and a few strategy games, so a GPU around 100$ should be more than enough. Thanks for answering my question and your GPU suggestions.

 

[kmelaza]

Best answer selected by kmelaza.

 

[jyjjy]

For $100 the best deals at the moment are this;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125238
or this;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130539
Depending on how you feel about rebates.
For those cards though the question becomes about your PSU. When you said you can upgrade to 400w did you mean you would buy or did you mean you already have one? If you already have one then tell us the brand/model.