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    Is 333MHz RAM in 266MHz machine possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by james4t, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. james4t

    james4t Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi folks, I need a bit of advise again.

    My girlfriend has an old ASUS A3200L with 256MB RAM which I want to upgrade. I have 2x1GB and 1x512MB sticks spare but they run at 333MHz (PC2700). I checked on a few memory configurators and they all suggest 266MHz (PC2100) replacements for the laptop above.

    My question is thus, can I upgrade using the higher spec RAM? If so is this risky or will it just result in the RAM being underutilised?

    As always, thanks in advance.
     
    james4t, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    PC2700 will work as all DDR RAM modules are compatible with all slower versions of DDR. It will run at PC2100 speeds though.
     
    Greg, Sep 20, 2007
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    As usual, a quick and useful response, Cheers.
     
    james4t, Sep 20, 2007
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    For sure ill work
     
    allan_huang, Sep 20, 2007
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