Quick RAM Q

thunderflash · 15 Feb 2011 at 19:38

Hi just ordered new pc parts and have ordered an MSI sandybridge ddr3 board. Will my old ddr2 memory work on that motherboard? just so I know whether to keep it for emergencies or not.

Emphacy · 15 Feb 2011 at 20:17

Your board type and manufacturer?
Most likely due to it being sandy bridge it will be DDR3 only (i.e no DDR2 slots what so ever) as some boards can use both.

thunderflash · 15 Feb 2011 at 20:19

MSI P67A-GD55 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge)

Emphacy · 15 Feb 2011 at 20:33

It supports DDR3 memory ONLY, of which the following are compatible: DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/2133* (OC)
DDR2 won't work in the system, and it won't even fit into a DDR3 slot, I say sell it for some easy money.

thunderflash · 15 Feb 2011 at 21:20

ok thanks again Emphacy. It's corsair xms2 stuff so might be worth something hopefully