ZEN2U

Just wondering, I have DDR2 1066 at the moment. Would I get much benefit from switching up to say DDR3 1333 or better?

I game sometimes, convert video, create graphics, general browsing, autocad.

Also would be be better for OCing Thing?

It is a simple Bios upgrade from P1.50 to P1.60 to run the DDR3 ram.

noobclocker1277

i did same thing about a week ago...you wil notice a little difference in video converting but other wise no not really

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i notice speed increase in alt tabbing going from ddr2 to 3

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Dopamin3

You can't just flash a bios to add ddr3 support...

And no, there is no real world performance between ddr2 1066mhz 5-5-5-15 and 1600mhz 7-7-7-24 or whatever. Only a few points in benchmarks and 0.2 fps in games.

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tipsycoma

Not much of a difference at all. In games, you're likely to notice a difference within the margin of error. In other things like unzipping files and encoding, as well as video editing and installations, you might notice a bit of a difference.

Not enough to justify buying new sticks for imo

ZEN2U

If you look at the board, the P1.60 bios upgrade does add ddr3 support.

raisethe3

I don't think you can stick a DDR3 into a DDR2 slot mobo.

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fortesquieu

Yup they are different. Unless your mobo supports both DDR2 and DDR3, and has different slots for it.

Ladiesman101

i got an increase of bootspeed and like opening several programs at once
so i think its worth if u have the upgrade

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