Double Data Rate is a memory standard that enables RAM chips to transmit output twice in every cycle of the system clock. The DDR standard was superseded in 2003 by DDR2, a memory standard offering ...

When looking to upgrade your PC, RAM is one of the first places to look. More RAM reduces the amount the page file is used, speeding up programs and allowing you to run more applications ...

Now that both AMD and Intel have selected DDR2 as the primary memory technology across their desktop range, everything has become much more standardized. That said, purchasing DDR2 memory is not so ...

With so much emphasis placed on processors, memory chips often get overlooked as an integral component of system performance. Dynamic RAM (DRAM) vendors will start the transition to a new memory ...

Okay, so I finally raised myself enough money to build myself my own rig for gaming. While I've completed it and it runs fine, I have one nagging issue - I bought 4 GB of DDR2 1066 but I can't get the ...

OCZ recently expanded its lineup of DDR2 memory to include new high-speed 4GB kits that will operate and excel at low voltages. These latest kits provide enthusiasts with a way to achieve breakneck ...

There is talk that DDR2 memory is nearing the end of its life, and while this could be true to a certain extent, I believe it to be more of the opposite. While DDR3 is on the horizon and will take ...

In this article we will be exploring the differences between DDR memory and DDR2 memory and also explaining a bit about the technology behind the two. Firstly, DDR stands for Dual Data Rate and is the ...

With the launch of their 900 series chipsets, and LGA775 based Pentium 4 processors, Intel introduced the use of DDR2 system memory on the desktop. DDR1 system memory had been the standard for quite a ...

Back in early June, we received our first sets of DDR4 RAM from Crucial, which we posted about in an article called, "A close-up look and discussion of Crucial's upcoming DDR4 Memory". We now have had ...

Prescott may have Intel fans foaming at the mouth, but you may be limited in your choice of motherboards if you're also hoping to outfit your new rig with DDR2 RAM. So far, motherboard makers have ...

This article presents practical techniques for incorporating “correctness by design” in DDR2 interfaces, from a Signal Integrity (SI) perspective, using the current generation of available design ...