Types of Desktop Memory

Over the years computers and techology alike have been evolving. In order for that to happen the components within the tech also have to evolve with it.  We take a look at the different types if desktop memory that has been produced. 

72pin Simm

Main Specs

• Dimensions: 4.25" x 1.0"
• Speed: 60ns & 70ns
• Voltage: 3.3v & 5v

168pin SDRAM 

Main Specs

• Dimensions: 5.375" x 1.375"
• Speed: PC66 (66Mhz), PC100 (100Mhz) & PC133 (133Mhz)
• Voltage: 3.3v & 5v

184pin DDR

Main Specs

• Dimensions: 5.375" x 1.25"
• Speed: PC2100 (266Mhz), PC2700 (333Mhz) & PC3200 (400Mhz)
• Voltage: 2.5v & 2.6v

240pin DDR2

Main Specs

• Dimensions: 5.25" x 1.18"
• Speed: PC3200 (400Mhz), PC4200 (533Mhz), PC5300 (667Mhz) & PC6400 (800Mhz)
• Voltage: 2.5v & 2.6v

240pin DDR3

Main Specs

• Dimensions: 5.25" x 1.18"
• Speed: PC8500 (1066Mhz), PC10600 (1333Mhz), & PC12800 (1600Mhz)
• Voltage: 2.5v & 2.6v