Using ddr2 or ddr3 for mining?

[Gero3]

Hi guys.
Building my first mining rig.
As u guys know RAM ddr4 is expensive these days.

Can I mine using ddr3 or ddr2 which is so much cheaper.
Also most ppl tell me 4GB is enough.
Do u guys recommend 2x2GB or 1x4GB sticks?

Will be using 3x Vega 64 for mining. Adding more GPUs later.
Using Asus Prime H270+ CSM motherboard.


Thanks

[Undefined31415]

Hi guys.
Building my first mining rig.
As u guys know RAM ddr4 is expensive these days.

Can I mine using ddr3 or ddr2 which is so much cheaper.
Also most ppl tell me 4GB is enough.
Do u guys recommend 2x2GB or 1x4GB sticks?

Will be using 3x Vega 64 for mining. Adding more GPUs later.
Using Asus Prime H270+ CSM motherboard.


Thanks

That motherboard is compatible with DDR4 RAM, NOT DDR3 nor DDR2. If you want to keep that motherboard, you are stuck with DDR4 RAM.

DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 won't make a significant difference for mining (although the setup & boot process would likely be slower on DDR2). Back in 2012, I used an ASROCK n68s-UCC (uses DDR2 RAM) for mining with 2 cards, and it worked fine.

However, the number of appropriate motherboards for dedicated mining rigs shrinks as you look at DDR2-compatible motherboards. DDR3 is still relevant.

To be frank, the cost difference between DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 RAM isn't enough to dictate so much about your build. If you already have a usable motherboard, stick with it.


As far as the memory configuration goes, 1x 4GB should be fine. (Obtaining 2GB sticks of DDR4 RAM isn't that easy.)

[jillscarbrough]

Using Asus Prime H270+ CSM motherboard.

your motherboard does not support DDR2/ DDR3 must DDR4. If you want to use DDR3, these motherboards support of DDR3 :Biostar TB85 , Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3, Asrock H81 PRO BTC R2.0, Asrock ATX Z97 Extreme4.

[xxcsu]

Hi guys.
Building my first mining rig.
As u guys know RAM ddr4 is expensive these days.

Can I mine using ddr3 or ddr2 which is so much cheaper.
Also most ppl tell me 4GB is enough.
Do u guys recommend 2x2GB or 1x4GB sticks?

Will be using 3x Vega 64 for mining. Adding more GPUs later.
Using Asus Prime H270+ CSM motherboard.


Thanks

To me ... sounds like you building your first computer and you have lack of knowledge about how to do it , what supports what

Read your motherboard description on the manufacturer website :
PRIME H270-PLUS/CSM
If you doing that , you going to find out , the only mem supported by your motherboard is DDR4
From HERE you can downlad the PRIME_H270-PLUS_MemoryQVL list

If you are going to be using 3x Vega 64 for mining and planning to add more GPUs later. " make sure you have at least 4GB  of system memory but in your case 8GB would be much better choice

[Gero3]

To me ... sounds like you building your first computer and you have lack of knowledge about how to do it , what supports what

Read your motherboard description on the manufacturer website :
PRIME H270-PLUS/CSM
If you doing that , you going to find out , the only mem supported by your motherboard is DDR4
From HERE you can downlad the PRIME_H270-PLUS_MemoryQVL list

If you are going to be using 3x Vega 64 for mining and planning to add more GPUs later. " make sure you have at least 4GB  of system memory but in your case 8GB would be much better choice

Ya it's been close to 15yrs since I build my last PC so am a bit Rusty.
Thanks for the link and advice. I'll stick with 8GB for this build.

[crairezx20]

To me ... sounds like you building your first computer and you have lack of knowledge about how to do it , what supports what

Read your motherboard description on the manufacturer website :
PRIME H270-PLUS/CSM
If you doing that , you going to find out , the only mem supported by your motherboard is DDR4
From HERE you can downlad the PRIME_H270-PLUS_MemoryQVL list

If you are going to be using 3x Vega 64 for mining and planning to add more GPUs later. " make sure you have at least 4GB  of system memory but in your case 8GB would be much better choice

Ya it's been close to 15yrs since I build my last PC so am a bit Rusty.
Thanks for the link and advice. I'll stick with 8GB for this build.

8gb would be great choice.. Since ram i just for increasign booting of your computer or mining rig..
Also if you can had Solid State Drive much better for computer or mining rig..
Also always check your PSU if you are planning to increase your GPU in the future watch out for watts.

[ikicha]

Asus Prime H270+ CSM motherboard
Your motherboard only support DDR4 RAM
Recomended using 4GB RAM or higher

[Gero3]

Thanks alot guys.

Making a system after 15 yrs. knowledge is rusty but getting there.
Ended up getting Fury Hyper X ddr4 2x4GB.