Re: RAM problem..help please....

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This is additional query from a newbie. I am wondering what's the
difference between PC2700 vs. PC2100 (or PC 1600) if I use the same 256 MB
memeory chip. My MB can use PC2700, PC2100, and PC1600. I am wondering.
Craig




"Nelchael" <Nelchael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> thanks a lot for your help the both of you...
>
> "Ron Martell" wrote:
>
>> "Nelchael" <Nelchael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> >Not sure if this is the right place but a little help, please. Newbie
>> >here.
>> >
>> >My motherboard is a ECS P4VMM2 v8.1c and I have a 256 memory PC2700. I
>> >want
>> >to upgrade it and add another 256 RAM but as I look at the manual of my
>> >motherboard the specs only allows until PC2100 although upto 1 G of RAM.
>> >Would it be okay if I still buy a PC2700 256 memory to add to my
>> >existing RAM?
>> >
>> >I am new to this so I wasnt aware that I was using a RAM that has a
>> >higher
>> >spec that the motherboard was intended.
>> >
>> >thanks in advance.
>>
>> Generally speaking using higher spec RAM will not cause a problem. The
>> RAM, however, will perform at the lower rating. So in your case your
>> PC2700 is performing as if it were PC2100, as that is all the
>> motherboard can handle.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
>> --
>> Microsoft MVP
>> On-Line Help Computer Service
>> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
>>
>> In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>> http://aumha.org/alex.htm
>>


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