Boards Index › General discussion › Technical Q&A › what if you use the wrong ram

Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • 11 June, 2005 at 9:47 pm #619

    billygoat

    Is it possible to use ram for a PC3200 computer in a PC2100 computer. what will happen if you do..

    thanks

    12 June, 2005 at 2:06 pm #113137

    Geoff_40

    If I understand the question correctly, then yes, you can.

    It will just run at the lower speed, that’s all.

    12 June, 2005 at 2:25 pm #113138

    billygoat

    so it will not screw my computer up.

    12 June, 2005 at 6:17 pm #113139

    Geoff_40

    No, along as it’s the same type!

    If you asking ‘can you put faster RAM on a ‘slower’ motherboard?’, then the answer is yes.

    All that will happen is that the RAM will run at the speed of the motherboard it’s placed on.

    If it makes you feel safer, don’t go ahead until others confirm it.

    12 June, 2005 at 9:18 pm #113140

    Geoff_40

    Go ahead.

    It’s only RAM. Nothing will be damaged.

    12 June, 2005 at 9:20 pm #113141

    Geoff_40

    Or for the techies out there, the faster RAM will only go at the speed of the bus on the mb.

    13 June, 2005 at 9:41 pm #113142

    billygoat

    Ok thanks, I wasnt sure, because on the package it says for use only in PC3200 Only. The correct RAm for my computer says for use on PC2700 or PC2100. I just figured if it was compatable it wouldn’t say for 3200 only.

    jr

  • Author
    Posts
Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)

Get involved in this discussion! Log in or register now to have your say!