True and some nice ddr2 can be had on the cheap.

pc6400 8gb kit for 175. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231151
pc1066 4gb kit for 109. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 and style 2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231184

gigabyte board. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128331