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    differences between ddr2 and gddr2

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by boyciejunior, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. boyciejunior

    boyciejunior Notebook Geek

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    hello, im rather new here, but im just wondering what is the difference between gddr3 gddr2 and ddr2.

    Also i have another question but i didnt want to post spam...

    what processor in the intel range would be like a turion TL66 (2.3ghz)
    i was thinking an intel core2duo t7300?
     
    boyciejunior, Jan 5, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    GDDR3 is higher clocked than DDR2. GDDR2 isnt useful anymore

    Get the intel processor, it is more powerful
     
    Crimsonman, Jan 5, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    GDDR2 exists, but it's pretty much obsolete as the performance is between DDR and DDR2.
     
    Lithus, Jan 5, 2008
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    GDDR3 has better heat and power management allowing it to be clocked higher than DDR2.
     
    crash, Jan 5, 2008
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  5. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    All the GDDR variants are for graphics cards only, while the DDR ones are for system RAM. RAM has to go through this central committee before it can be standardized and used in PC's. That takes ages, and GPU manufacturers generally can't wait for that. They need faster RAM, and they need it yesterday.

    So they basically take the half-baked DDR specs (or DDR2 or DDR3), ties up a few loose ends, makes some changes to better suit the GPU architecture, and go to a RAM manufacturer to get it manufactured.

    The main difference is that newer RAM is faster. DDR3 is faster than DDR2 which is faster than DDR. And similarly, GDDR3 is better than GDDR2 and so on.
     
    Jalf, Jan 5, 2008
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    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 5, 2008
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  7. boyciejunior

    boyciejunior Notebook Geek

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    thank you all for your very prompt responces, and very thorough as well. Very nice community here :) :)
     
    boyciejunior, Jan 5, 2008
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  8. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    No problem. Welcome to NBR :)
     
    crash, Jan 6, 2008
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Welcome to the forums. There are no stupid questions!! Just stupid people!!
     
    surfasb, Jan 6, 2008
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