Upgrading memory with best RAM

With new technologies, novel techniques are cropping up which is giving rise to smaller, faster and better PC’s. The requirement of feature rich web, bigger and better applications and faster & intense games, the two things one looks for in any PC is speed and its performance. We all know that RAM is one important unit in a computer which helps the computer in its functioning & performance. The question that arises is which RAM is considered to be the best for your computer?

Once you take a decision of upgrading your computer, the two things you necessitate to know is, what type of RAM – SDR, DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 is already installed in your computer and secondly, how much bandwidth can your computer’s motherboard can accept. Different types of RAM which are available are :

SDRAM : This is an old generation RAM and has become obsolete today as we have much faster, better and more efficient ways of storing memory.

DDR2 RAM – This RAM is faster than DDR and is more commonly used today, specially in desktops PC’s. It is physically different from DDR1 memory RAM and cannot be used on computers that do not come with DDR2 technology. It has 240pin sets. The lowest level speed in DDR2 RAM type is 400Mhz and goes up to 800Mhz. DDR2 RAM can function at a faster speeds and also adjust greater data bandwidths, which helps in browsing the internet much faster. This RAM not only consumes less power but with enhanced thermal performance keeps the computer cool for a longer period. People who are still using old computers at home and offices, still prefer DDR2 RAM for up gradation.

DDR3 RAM - This RAM is considered to be new generation RAM and is used for super fast processing by users. Since, DDR3 is the latest version of RAM in the market today, it has boomed the market that works with ‘Triple Data Rate’ system. DDR3 is much faster in speed and performance due to the doubling of the data bus speed and also takes less amount of power supply. The technique used in DDR3 RAM for low power consumption is so neatly grouped with the memory module that it uses less power compared to the power used in DDR2 RAM. Most of today’s laptops & desktops are being manufactured with DDR3 technology. Today, various sizes of computer RAMs are available in the market which are ranging from 512MB to 16GB modules.

In this prosperous marketplace of memory today, it is difficult to stay away from cheap deals and imitations. We require to be aware of dealers who are providing outstanding deals on duplicate products to attract customers. These products may contain defective pieces which on use can spoil your computer and you end up dropping more money on its reparation. It is constantly advisable to stick to branded shops which are keeping branded memory modules and have a good after sale services.

One such manufacturer, exporter and trader of branded memory RAM is Om Nanotech Pvt Ltd, who is not only selling quality products but also passing on full after sale support.

Om Nanotech, the leading India based manufacturer of Computer Memory has recently launched DDR3 4GB 1333MHz for desktops and notebooks. DDR3, the successor of DDR2 memory and is expected to soon become the industry standard. Compared to DDR2, it offers faster transfer speed and better bandwidth with an 8-bit as apposed to 4 bit. Some of latest Intel motherboards can run on DDR3 memory only like, the latest Intel Socket LGA1366 quad-core Core i7 processors (CPUs) can only run on DDR3 memory. DDR3 memory provides a reduction in power consumption of 30% compared to DDR2 modules due to DDR3's 1.5 V supply voltage, compared to DDR2's 1.8 V or DDR's 2.5 V. The 1.5 V supply voltage works well with the 90 nanometer fabrication technology used in the original DDR3 chips. Some manufacturers further propose using "dual-gate" transistors to reduce leakage of current.

At present, the price of DDR3 is higher and the demand is lower than the DDR2 computer RAM, this is due to the less supply and costlier DDR3 Motherboards. But it is assumed that by the end of the 3rd quarter of this year the price of DDR3 modules will be cheaper than the DDR2 as most of the big names like Micron, Hynix, Samsung are now focusing on DDR3 and has shift their production line to DDR3 memory modules.

DDR3 is the latest, high speed memory. These speeds are available: PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066MHz), PC3-10667 (DDR3-1333MHz), PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600MHz), PC3-14900 (DDR3-1866), PC3-16000 (DDR3-2000) Memory.

Will DDR3 Overshadow DDR2 In The Coming Years

With the arrival of DDR3 in the market, things have come down for DDR2. Everything is fine with DDR3 except the fact that it is very expensive and not many people wants to buy it paying higher price. This is still making DDR2 popular and favorite amongst the user. It is believed that DDR3 has a very little advantage over DDR2.



Moreover, branded names like Kingston, Hynix, Aum, Crucial are coming up with new and powerful DDR2 kit which can overshadow DDR3. The price of these newly launched DDR2 kit will be comparatively lower than DDR3, this would definitely attract a huge number of user to use the product.


Following is the Features of both DDR2 & DDR3, read it and give reviews which one is better. It is ultimately the user who would decide which one is better in terms of everything ( performance and price).


Features of DDR2
1. DDR2 SDRAM - High-density memory that achieves high-speed operation and low power consumption at the same time
2. DDR2 SDRAM - High-density memory that achieves high-speed operation and low power consumption at the same time
3. DDR2 SDRAM achieves a data transfer rate of up to 667Mbps, double the data transfer rate of DDR333, and its 1.8V operation provides lower power consumption than DDR SDRAM. Additionally, DDR2 SDRAM is available in an FBGA (Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array) package that saves space in the system and enables fine signal integrity.
4. DDR2 SDRAM realizes high speed and high density for a high-performance system.



Features Of DDR3
1. The DDR3 components are twice as fast as today's highest speed DDR2 memory products.
2. The first computer systems equipped with the advanced DDR3 memory technology are expected to arrive in 2007.
3. The main advantages of DDR3 are the higher bandwidth and the increase in performance at low power.
4. The DDR3 SDRAM devices will offer data transfer rates up to 1600 Mbps (megabits per second).
5. The supply voltage for the memory technology is being reduced from 1.8 volts for DDR2 to just 1.5 volts for DDR3 targeting a work day equivalent of battery time. The voltage reduction limits the amount of power that is consumed and heat that is generated in connection with the increase in bandwidths.