Compatibility For Motherboard.....?

[Karan Thakur]

Hi Guys............my name's Karan.I wanted to ask a question......that whether my motherboard supports ddr3 ram or not......
My mobo:
http://www.zotac.com/products/mainboards/amd-cpu/zotac-geforce-6100/product/zotac-geforce-6100/detail/geforce-6100-value-2/sort/starttime/order/DESC/amount/10.html



In the Downloads Section before answering check on these
1.GeForce 6100 Value (256.38 kb) (Downloads/Download Brochure)


Thnx........

2.ZOTAC GeForce 6100 Value (DDR3) tested CPU & memory list (In Downloads/Bios )

 

[d4v0]

no it supports DDR2

EDIT: so the description says that it supports DDR3-1333mhz and in the specification it says DDR2 very confusing but i read somewhere else that it does indeed support DDR3 but only 1333mhz

 

[minerva330]

No that board supports DDR2

DDR2 and DDR3 are not compatible nor interchangeable.

aside from electrical differences (voltage, signal timing etc) the SO-DIMM modules should be keyed differently, additionally I think DDR2 SO-DIMMs are 200 pin whereas DDR3 are 240 pin, they shouldn't fit in same slots.

 

[Karan Thakur]

Did you guys downloaded the file "ZOTAC GeForce 6100 Value (DDR3) tested CPU & memory list (In Downloads/Bios )"
Inside that Txt file is cpu and memory support list ............also has some written size DDRIII type
AENEON ............please check again
and the pdf file says
Memory Compatibility:
DDR3-1333
2x240 pin DIMM slots
Up to 8 Gb ram

 

[minerva330]

Yeah, I see that now. The spec sheet must have a typo. It looks like it does support DDR3 and has a 240 pin socket...

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=GF6100-F-E

You will be all set; use your DDR3, just throw in 2x2gb 1333 RAM kit

 

[d4v0]

Did you guys downloaded the file "ZOTAC GeForce 6100 Value (DDR3) tested CPU & memory list (In Downloads/Bios )"
Inside that Txt file is cpu and memory support list ............also has some written size DDRIII type
AENEON ............please check again
and the pdf file says
Memory Compatibility:
DDR3-1333
2x240 pin DIMM slots
Up to 8 Gb ram

yes it does support DDR3 like i said only 1333mhz and max size is 4gb

 

[Karan Thakur]

are you sure ddr3 will work.......

 

[d4v0]

are you sure ddr3 will work.......

yes and one more time only 1333mhz and max size can be 4gb

 

[Karan Thakur]

O yes i have right now in my hands the user manual of my mobo and it says it has 240 pin slots .....thnx guys...............

 

[Karan Thakur]

I only want to upgrade to max 3 gb ram

 

[d4v0]

you are welcome why not go for 4gb?

 

[Karan Thakur]

i would but i cant afford that im 16 years old and in 11th standard,saving and collecting money for new 2 gb stick.........i hope you understand

 

[d4v0]

hey no problem totally understand its your money and your parts you buy what you want...we are just here to help enjoy!