Your motherboard has sockets for 184-pin DIMM RAM. Which type of RAM should you install?

The correct type of RAM to install in a motherboard with sockets for 184-pin DIMM RAM is DDR-SDRAM. This RAM design was widely utilized in systems during the early 2000s and specifically uses the 184-pin configuration.

DDR-SDRAM stands for Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM and is distinct from other types of RAM by its ability to transfer data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal, effectively doubling the data rate of traditional SDRAM. DDR-SDRAM operates at a voltage of 2.5V, which is compatible with the specifications of the 184-pin sockets.

Other types of RAM, such as DDR2-DIMM, DDR3-DIMM, and SDRAM, use different pin configurations and electrical characteristics. For instance, DDR2 uses a 240-pin configuration and operates at a lower voltage of 1.8V, making it incompatible with 184-pin sockets. Similarly, DDR3 also utilizes 240 pins and operates at an even lower voltage of 1.5V. SDRAM typically refers to older single data rate memory, which operates at a different capability compared to DDR technology. Therefore, when selecting RAM for a motherboard with 184-pin DIMMs,