How can I tell how many pins are on the ram?

Question

im sure I have ddr ram not ddr2, but how can I tell how many pins are on the ddr ram because im trying to upgrade my motherboard because the cpu is not working at full speed with the old one, its a pentium 4 2.6 ghz HT going at 1.3 ghz, Im just making sure my new motherboard im about to purchase has the right rom slots on it, it says

Number of Memory Slots: 2×184pin + 2×240pin.

oh and on aida32 it says the ram im using is

(pc2700 ddr sdram)

heres the link to the new Mb im purchasing

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157107

ok thanks alot

Answer 1

well try going to bestbuy.com then using its memory locater. it will tell u ur comp specs and wut type of ram it can use. if u bought ur caomputer a while back like say 2005 it would most likely mean its ddr if more recently like a couple a months b4 vista came out its most likely ddr2

Answer 2

You are using DDR memory, 184 pins

The new board can take both DDR and DDR2, but only 1 type at a time

Answer 3

HEre is the right answer for you go to link below let it scan your memory and it will tell you what yuou ahve and what you can upgrade with for free Cheers

Answer 4

yes the motherboard you are purchasing has both DDR1 and DDR2. you can use either one but not both.