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Problems With RAM Speeds
Name: RecklessCanadian Date: August 28, 2005 at 08:21:37 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: P4 2.8Ghz,1.5Gb DDR400
Comment:
Hi, i have a Pentium 4 Northwood 2.8Ghz hyperthreading, 800MHz FSB with 2x 256Mb PC3200 DDR Ram Modules(Dual Channel). I just purchased 2x 512Mb PC3200 DDR Ram Modules. when i run diagnostics on my ram it says that.... Slot #1 256MB is running at 200Mhz Slot #2 512MB is running at **133Mhz** Slot #3 256MB is running at 200Mhz Slot #4 512MB is running at 200Mhz why is slot 2 running at 133MHz?!?! Any help or suggestions would be GREATLY appretiated. Thanks Guys.
Name: jam Date: August 28, 2005 at 09:13:48 Pacific
Reply:
I don't think that's possible
ASUS A7N8X-X Athlon XP 1800+ 8.5 x 200MHz 1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB WinME/WinXP Pro SP1
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Response Number 2
Name: RecklessCanadian Date: August 28, 2005 at 17:20:56 Pacific
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but it is... 400mhz 333mhz 400mhz 400mhz
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Response Number 3
Name: jam Date: August 28, 2005 at 21:04:35 Pacific
Reply:
now you're saying slot 2 is running at 166MHz (333), not 133MHz (266). Anyhow, I still don't think it's possible. Could be a glitch in your diagnostic software
ASUS A7N8X-X Athlon XP 1800+ 8.5 x 200MHz 1024MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB WinME/WinXP Pro SP1
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Response Number 4
Name: RecklessCanadian Date: August 29, 2005 at 05:38:16 Pacific
Reply:
I have tried moving the module to different slots, I have come to the conclusion that they sold me underclocked RAM. I am going to return it. When I do, i will tell you if that solved my problem or not.
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