What is the difference between 1GB RAM and 1GB DDR3 RAM

[Kumar Pradeep]

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[Phillip Corcoran]

"RAM" is just a generic name for all types of RAM modules regardless of it's specification, whereas 'DDR3' specifies a certain type of RAM (which you need to know when buying RAM modules for your computer to ensure compatibility).

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