I have about 5 sticks of what I think is all PC100 but I might have some labled PC100/133. I don't know much about RAM so help. Thanks.
2007-09-24 07:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The tech people at my school are selling a Gateway Profile III XL for 25 bucks and i already have the RAM and my computer at home has maxed out 256MB RAM with a celeron processor and this Gateway comes with a pentium III and 256MB RAM with two slots to upgrade to a Max of 512MB RAM. Would it be worth trying for 25 bucks or will i even notice a difference if it does work???
2007-09-24 07:44:34 · update #1
Yes, PC100 will run in a PC that suggests PC133, it just means the RAM will run at 100MHz instead of 133MHz. Not enough of a difference to notice though. Enjoy!
2007-09-24 07:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If the BIOS supports it by detecting it properly and adjusting the memory bus clock and CAS latency correctly.
This is more of a question concerning your specific motherboard memory configuration and front side bus clocking support. There is no golden rule about systems supporting interchangably between PC100 and PC133.
I would not put in slower memory, particularly if there is a compatibility concern.
2007-09-24 14:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rick A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It will work the other way around. Best rule:Older RAM can always slow down, but not speed up. Since there is a difference of opinion on exactly what you asked, try it. Can't hurt anything. Test with the new RAM only, then add the old.
2007-09-24 14:23:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use a pc100 stick in a pc133 slot. (sdram, I assume?)
It'll just run, naturally, at the lower speed.
2007-09-24 14:18:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What motherboard do you have?
2007-09-24 14:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋