Adding lower-rated RAM

smogo · 09-17-2008, 11:38 AM

I currently have 1 x 1GB PC3200 RAM module installed. I have now freed up 1 x 512MB PC2700 and 1 x 256MB PC2100 from an old PC. I believe that, if I installed them, that would drag the speed of all 3 modules down to PC2100 speed. But would the additional 768MB of RAM make up for that? Or how about if I only added the 512MB module?

Cliff

HawMan · 09-17-2008, 12:10 PM

Welcome.

Thats correct, The speed will lower, And if you use the 512mb the Speed will lower to 2700.

You're best bet is to get another 1GB ( Exact same model as your current one ) and add that to allow dual Channel.

The extra 768mb wouldnt make much of a difference at 2100.

09-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
smogo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP Professional SP3	Adding lower-rated RAM I currently have 1 x 1GB PC3200 RAM module installed. I have now freed up 1 x 512MB PC2700 and 1 x 256MB PC2100 from an old PC. I believe that, if I installed them, that would drag the speed of all 3 modules down to PC2100 speed. But would the additional 768MB of RAM make up for that? Or how about if I only added the 512MB module? Cliff

09-17-2008, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: Adding lower-rated RAM Welcome. Thats correct, The speed will lower, And if you use the 512mb the Speed will lower to 2700. You're best bet is to get another 1GB ( Exact same model as your current one ) and add that to allow dual Channel. The extra 768mb wouldnt make much of a difference at 2100. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.