I want to buy a 1GB RAM stick.My current 512 has 400MHz (I think) and is 184pin...The stcik I am looking @ http://www.ebuyer.com/product/115961/product_info/rb/27141652312 has 667MHz and is 240pin, does this matter?
do I need to buy the same MHz and pins as i have now?
2007-04-21 22:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You can NOT use the 240 pin ddr2.
If your motherboard is capable of running memory in dual channel mode, better just buy 1 stick of 512Mb ddr400 (preferably same brand and/or timings as your current one). 2x512Mb in dual channel mode is faster than 1x1Gb in single channel mode.
2007-04-23 01:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT COMPATIBLE
they are 2 different kinds of memory
the 184 pin that you have is call a DDR and is the older model
while the 240 pin that you are looking at is a DDR2 is the newer model
the 240 will not fit in your motherboard memory slot
but as for the MHz it isn't as big of deal, your computer will just act weird
2007-04-21 22:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Teal 137 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you're able to desire to not because of the fact then the computing device will go with the backside cost of 256 MB. examine the analyzing from My computing device>residences a single 1GB DDR RAM would be ok yet you get greater useful "twin channel" overall performance out of RAM sticks in case you install 2 equivalent cost and rated sticks in commerce colour coded slots.
2016-11-26 20:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by opp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 240 will not fit in your motherboard memory slot
2007-04-22 00:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by K c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the memory scan and it will tell you what will work and what won't.
2007-04-21 22:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by ♥mtnsky♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋