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    Dumb ram question. DDR2 in DDR machine?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gogo1, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. Gogo1

    Gogo1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I assume there is no chance the ram from my Dell E1505 (DDR2) will work in an Apple PowerBook G4 1.5GHz 15" (DDR) right? Life would just be too convenient if it did.
     
    Gogo1, Apr 5, 2006
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    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    No. The pinouts for DDR2 and DDR are different
     
    BENDER, Apr 5, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, wont work. DDR2 has different pin configurations than DDR.
     
    miner, Apr 5, 2006
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    flanken Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Seb's right; the voltages are also different between DDR and DDR2.
     
    flanken, Apr 5, 2006
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