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    DDR1 vs. DDR2
    « on: January 16, 2008, 10:11:45 PM »
    I understand the differences for the most part.  That is, DDR2 uses a 4-bit prefetch versus DDR1's 2.  Data rate begins at 400-667 for DDR2 versus DDR1 ends at 400, and etc, etc...

    my questions is:  Is there a definitive VISIBLE difference in the two?  Is there a hole or notch in the side or on the pins that makes it easy to differentiate?

    thanks!

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    Re: DDR1 vs. DDR2
    « Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 10:38:04 PM »
    DDR is 184 pins. DDR2 is 240 pins. Each has a single notch, but it's located in a different place on each type.

    Wikipedia has a page for each type, including descriptions of the physical differences.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR2