hi
if a motherboard supports pc3200, is that the max you can put in it? i meen, i have heard about this pc4500 memory, (somthing like that) do u have to have a special motherboard to use pc4500?
thanks

Ashley

Hi,

The board has to be able to support the memory you want to use. Otherwise you run the risk of having problems.

The same applies to the amount of memory also.

Check with the board manufacturer to see what they recommend. Most times they will not be very helpful if you use a type, or speed, or memory that they do not recommend.

pcxxxx memory is physically all the same, they just have different ratings. Think of a rating as a guarantee. So pc3200 is guaranteed to run at 400mhz, but it might also run at 440mhz. And if you put it on a mobo that only supports 333mhz, that mobo will run it at 333mhz.

"do u have to have a special motherboard to use pc4500"

yes, if you want to run it at 533Mhz. No, if you want to run it at the speed your mobo can handle.

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