How to tell if ram is compatible

Discussion in 'Processors, Motherboards & Memory' started by Pmaw10, Mar 7, 2006.

  1. Pmaw10

    Pmaw10 Newbie

    I am looking to get a stick of 512mb of ram. Right now i have 256mb PC2100. There is a sale at staples but the ram is PC3200. How do I find out if my mobo will support PC3200?
     
    Pmaw10, Mar 7, 2006
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  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Your mobo will support upto PC9999 if there's such a thing. It doesn't matter.
     
    Chai, Mar 7, 2006
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  3. The_YongGrand

    The_YongGrand Just Started

    1.) Read the motherboard's manual book.

    2.) Go to the motherboard's website and look for the compatibility.

    hope that helps. :D
     
    The_YongGrand, Mar 7, 2006
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  4. Pmaw10

    Pmaw10 Newbie

    I got about 70 bucks for my birthday and I have a question. I am getting ram from newegg.com. Should I get 512mb of ram thats worth 58 bucks, which means it's pretty fast (from corsair.) Or should I get inexpensive 1gb of ram worth 68 bucks.
     
    Pmaw10, Mar 8, 2006
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  5. luqman

    luqman Newbie

    the choice is clear :whistle:
     
    luqman, Mar 8, 2006
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  6. Dashken

    Dashken Administrator!

    What brand is the 1GB RAM and what's the speed? What's the speed of the 512MB? :think:
     
    Dashken, Mar 8, 2006
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  7. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Who cares, I would go for the 1GB REGARDLESS of the brand.
     
    Chai, Mar 8, 2006
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