in pc2 ddr2 6400 instead of the 5300 that came with the pc? Could there be any potential hazards to the computer in doing this?
2007-11-23 12:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
no but its doubtful there will be benefits and if the pc doesnt actually support the speed it will run at the slower speed and could remotely cause some errors .. but prolly not ..
2007-11-23 12:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a slight chance it would work, but most likely the higher speed ram will not be compatible with your motherboard. I just bought a HP half a year ago, (a1632x) and I tried to install higher speeds than it came with, but the computer did not start. But there are other risks such as burning out parts in your computer, so I would not recommend that you put the higher speed ram in.
2007-11-23 20:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by saphirez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. They are backward compatible, but as your first answer said the machine will only work at its potential. If you mix the two speeds it will run at the slowest.
2007-11-23 20:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This little scan will tell you in a few seconds exactly what kind of ram you can add to your p.c.
http://www.crucial.com/
2007-11-23 20:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋