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DDR2 Lifespan?

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binjured

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I've been out of the custom PC game for a couple years now and have realized all my knowledge is pretty worthless. I'd like to upgrade to Windows 7 64-bit but need more RAM (well, I need more RAM in general.) I could buy some DDR2 or I could just go ahead and get a new mobo/proc now. I'm wondering how much longer DDR2 is going to be relevant and how vast an improvement DDR3 is over it.

Which would you choose: Go from 2GB DDR2 to 6GB, or just replace the whole shebang? If the latter, which socket/proc would you get? I only use this PC for gaming and media (HD video, etc.), mostly playing Starcraft 2 at the moment.

Thanks fellas!
 
I would absolutely not upgrade a motherboard/cpu just to move from DDR 2 to DDR 3. Moving from 2 to 3 is a side effect of upgrading your motherboard/cpu in itself. If your current specs are adequate for your needs I would see no reason to upgrade the board, just buy more ram.
 
bigdogchris said:
I would absolutely not upgrade a motherboard/cpu just to move from DDR 2 to DDR 3. Moving from 2 to 3 is a side effect of upgrading your motherboard/cpu in itself. If your current specs are adequate for your needs I would see no reason to upgrade the board, just buy more ram.
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This. Both DDR2 and 3 have gone up in price, but 2 should be a bit cheaper and you won't notice the difference provided the rest of your setup isn't holding you back.
 
Thanks for the recommendations, guys. Here are my specs for more accurate ones; sorry I didn't include 'em!

Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
Intel C2D 6600 @ 2.4ghz
2GB DDR2
Nvidia 8800 GTS

Cheers!
 
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Hmmm your system is aging. You could eventually drop a C2Q in there so moving to 6gb might be justifiable. That 8800GTS also could stand an upgrade eventually
 
I'd add another 2GB of ram and say it is golden. I find that the older quads are still quite decent systems with plenty of power to spare. There is no need to upgrage that system at this point in time, just have fun with it!
 
NukeULater said:
I'd add another 2GB of ram and say it is golden. I find that the older quads are still quite decent systems with plenty of power to spare. There is no need to upgrage that system at this point in time, just have fun with it!
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I agree, although he has an E6600, not a Q6600, I say just OC the E6600 to 3.0GHz and throw in two more GBs of DDR2 and he's still got a decent rig for only a $40-$50 investment...
 
Your system is plenty good, mine is almost identical. I run my E6600 @ 3ghz and it is plenty fast. In fact it is very fast still.

The 8800GTS is very good as well. I run a 7900GS that gets pounded by the 8800GTS, yet I still play all the games I like maxed or almost maxed. It really depends on the res and games you are playing.

Most would probably be fine with a C2D, i7/i5 are faster but overkill for a lot of people.
 
Thanks for the tips, everybody! Just placed my order with Newegg. A deal more than $50 as I needed Windows 7 and have been hurting for drive space for a while now:

ICY DOCK
OCZ Agility 60GB (SSD)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

Sticking with the 8800GTS until mid-range options pull far enough away for it to make sense. Going to bump the CPU speed up a bit, too.
 
On Intel it's already dead, AMD is keeping it alive for another year or so.
 
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