Intel D945PAW Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Boost the performance of your Intel D945PAW computer by upgrading its memory. With more memory, you can also enjoy running multiple programs simultaneously.

Avoid fatal exception errors, stop messages and random reboots by investing in quality memory for your Intel D945PAW. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your Intel D945PAW motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

Intel D945PAW Motherboard Specs:

• 240-pin DIMM Banking: 4 (2 banks of 2)
• Chipset: Intel 945P
• DDR2 SDRAM Frequencies: PC2-3200, PC2-4200, and PC2-5300
• Error Detection Support: Non-ECC only
• Graphics Support: PCI Express x16
• Max Unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM: 4096MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• Supported DRAM Types: DDR2 SDRAM only
• USB Support: 2.x Compliant

These 240-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your D945PAW:

2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB kit (512MBx2) DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

1GB kit (512MBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

1GB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB kit (512MBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

512MB kit (256MBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

512MB kit (256MBx2) DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

512MB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

256MB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-400, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

Intel D945PAW Memory FAQ

Can I use DDR memory?

No, only DDR2 memory can be used in the Intel D945PAW. DDR2 operates at a lower voltage. DDR2 also uses a different notch than DDR so you can cannot plug it into an incompatible bank.

What does PC2-3200, PC2-4200, and PC2-5300 mean?

The number is the throughput speed of the memory in megabytes per second. The speed you need depends on what the installed CPU supports. You can also run faster rated memory for future upgrading or overclocking.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the Intel D945PAW motherboard must wait before the memory module is ready to deliver the requested memory. The lower the CL number, the faster the access time.

However, the performance difference between CL=2 and CL=3 is so small that you will not notice any degradation in speed. Unless you are overclocking your Intel D945PAW, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your Intel D945PAW motherboard.