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    General Memory Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by a8le, Jun 3, 2005.

  1. a8le

    a8le Newbie

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    Hi all,[ :D]

    I have been told that better memory is usable for all systems requiring a lower grade memory...

    Sorry, if that was confusing... what I was saying was ... I have been told that DDR2 400 PC2 3200 can be used in replacement of DDR 333 PC 2700 memory. I have also been told that is normally true with all memory.

    Is this true?

    My dilema is that I just bought a Compaq R4000z and now want to buy a 1GB of memory. DDR 333 PC 2700 is more expensive then memory that is one step higher in grade (ex. DDR 400 PC 3200).

    Trying to save money... [ :)]

    Can someone please explain in detail what is true or not.

    ~a8le

    The IQ contributes only 20% to life success, the rest is the result of emotional intelligence!
     
    a8le, Jun 3, 2005
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    drumfu super modfu

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    ddr2 is not the same form factor as ddr memory. it physically will not fit. that being said, pc2700 can be used as a replacement for pc2100; however, it will run at the slower speed.

    i do not believe that pc3200 will fit the same slot as pc2700, but i could be wrong.
     
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  3. a8le

    a8le Newbie

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    Hi Cali,

    Thank you for the reply. [8D] It's funny how the one answer you weren't sure about is the one that was most important to me. DOUBLE [ :p][ :p]

    ~a8le

    The IQ contributes only 20% to life success, the rest is the result of emotional intelligence!
     
    a8le, Jun 3, 2005
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