Looking for RAM type that suits my CPU

[zainvojr]

I'm intending to buy Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650. The only thing i'm worried about is the RAM type. Is it DDR2 or something different?

Please help! Answers are really appreciated.

 

[CrimsonLuke]

You could run DDR3, some X38, X48 and P45 motherboards can do it. What motherboard do you have?

 

[zainvojr]

My motherboard is Foxconn G41M

 

[X79]

What is this PC for? It's quite ancient.

For that motherboard you need DDR2 RAM. But DDR2 is ancient and thus it will be both harder and likely more expensive, if you do find it.

So instead, you ought to upgrade your board to something newer, such that you can use DDR3 or DDR4 (coming soon) RAM.

This will allow you to equip a better CPU as well and get a better experience.

So what's your budget?

 

[zainvojr]

X79 you telling me that my CPU will work fine with DDR2 RAM ? If yes can you tell me which is the highest frequency of that DDR2 RAM ?

 

[X79]

But why are you bothering with such old hardware though?

Sure it should work, but DDR3 RAM would be better, as it's easier to get, less costly and has higher frequencies.

Does require choosing other parts entirely however. I'm just not sure if you're aware that your setup is old. Even if you buy

that CPU or buy "new" DDR2 RAM.

 

[zainvojr]

Well the problem is i haven't had much more money to buy, im just gonna use the old setup till they're malfunctioned.
So thanks once again X79, you helped me fix the problem!!!!

 

[X79]

No problem.

But perhaps you could just save up a little more and get a newer setup. Maybe it's cheaper than you think.

How much money would you use on the CPU that you originally mentioned?

 

[zainvojr]

For now im in Viet Nam and they only sell them for 2 million Dong (a.k.a 100$). Yep using this chance for cheaper CPU. back to the U.S soon!

 

[X79]

Best of luck to you.

2 million Dong. That sounds hilarious.