Memory

[Travis King]

If a motherboard will only support up to DDR PC-2100
memory, can I still put in a PC-2700 module?

 

[K Johnston]

if i understand it correctly, the speed of the 2700chip will only run at
pc2100. its like putting a pc133mhz chip in with a pc100mhz.
they both will run at the same speed.

also check you manufacture website for a bios upgrade that may support the
pc2700 chip.

HTH

Kevin J

 

[John Dingley]

Should be OK - try it

if i understand it correctly, the speed of the 2700chip will only run at
pc2100. its like putting a pc133mhz chip in with a pc100mhz.
they both will run at the same speed.

also check you manufacture website for a bios upgrade that may support the
pc2700 chip.

HTH

Kevin J

 

[Guest]

check the voltage spec - i think 2700 has lower voltage setting & therefore will probably fry if you put it in a 2100 slot (by virtue of the lower voltage circuitry being thinner (0.15micron i think) and not able to withstand the larger current & hence heat generated by the higher voltage)
'toms hardware guide' will have a definitive answer for you - search for pc2700 compatability or the like.

 

[Norm]

Travis, it doesn't matter. Read all about it here:
http://tinyurl.com/3391

 

[Ron Martell]

If a motherboard will only support up to DDR PC-2100
memory, can I still put in a PC-2700 module?

If this is an additional module there may be compatibility issues
between it and the existing modules.

Different rated modules, modules from different manufacturers, or even
modules from the same manufacturer but different production lots can
internal differences in the material composition and/or internal
layout of the modules. These differences can affect the strength
and/or the signals returned from the RAM and Windows is sensitive to
these differences.

The way to identify this type of problem is to use the new module by
itself. If the computer functions properly when either the old
module(s) or the new module(s) are used by themselves but there are
problems when both sets of modules are installed then that is pretty
conclusive evidence that this type of compatibility issue exists.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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