Can I use a DDR2 667 MHz SODIMM memory upgrade on a Acer Aspire 3680 notebook which has 533 MHz FSB memory?

Question

I have a Acer Aspire 3680 with 533 MHz FSB. Can I use the DDR2 667 MHz SODIMM memory upgrade for my laptop?

(Even though that the upgrade memory is faster than the installed memory??)

Answer 1

If you mix the two, BIOS will just synchronize the speed to that of the lowest which is 533mhz. If ddr2 667mhz is supported and you put in ONLY ddr2-667, BIOS will set it to run at 667mhz.

Answer 2

Only if the Mother Board Supports DDR 2 memory.
You need to get onto the Acer web site and get the specs for your PC.

Answer 3

EASIEST WAY

- go to http://www.crucial.com - you'll see offer to check yr memory - click on it - the moment Crucial's server contacts yr computer you'll get pop-up notice (warning) from yr firewall if you have one installed that another computer is trying to reach yr computer - click ALLOW - Crucial's server will run test of yr memory system and tell you just about anything about yr ram - how many slots, how many ram installed, what type, available ram to update and BEST OF ALL IT WILL TELL YOU WHAT IS NEW RAM AVAILABLE THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH YR COMPUTER - go always with this new ram Crucial's server recommends because it operates on higher frequency than yr installed ram which means moves more data in shorter period of time equalls better performance - whole process lasts only very short period of time - just a few seconds and comes with no strings attached meaning you don't need to buy ram from them -
as you can see you don't need to know anything about yr memory system - all job is done by crucial's server
really an awesome service - it is completely free so check it out
- ram is always installed in pairs of equal type and value - that way both yr ram and yr computer operate most efficiently - i think you know that but just to remind you buddy

Answer 4

also check the manufacturer of the memory to see that it is backwards compatible