RAM memory question

orbital

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I have some extra DDR2-800 RAM modules @ 1.8V or 1.9V
Could they be installed in a system locked at 800mhz FSB?....{same 240 pin DIMM architecture}

~ This is for my Moms system, so I don't have it here to test. I believe her bios is set to 1.8V

Is the FSB speed the factor regarding installing this RAM??

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For maximum performance, the RAM speed should match the FSB speed, this gives you the fastest RAM possible for your mobo.

But that's not the only factor in RAM compatibility; to simplify things, just use an online compatibility checker to see if the specs of the RAM you have will work with that motherboard: http://crucial.com/ , click on "Memory Advisor Tool"
 
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For maximum performance, the RAM speed should match the FSB speed, this gives you the fastest RAM possible for your mobo.

But that's not the only factor in RAM compatibility; to simplify things, just use an online compatibility checker to see if the specs of the RAM you have will work with that motherboard: http://crucial.com/ , click on "Memory Advisor Tool"

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If the FSB speed is 800mhz (200 actual), what would be the max RAM speed?
{My DDR2-800 RAM actually being 400mhz}

Could a FSB of 200mhz support this 400mhz RAM??
Its close,...hmmmm

I guess I'm trying to use up this RAM, and give her system a boost.

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Crucial says their DDR2-800 will work on the system from OP, although
when the RAMs installed by default it comes in at 1.8V
At this V, it's actually DDR2-667.
 
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If I remember correctly, with DDR RAM, you match the total speed to the FSB, not the single-channel speed. So 800 goes with 800.

You can install RAM that's slower than the FSB, but not faster.
 

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If I remember correctly, with DDR RAM, you match the total speed to the FSB, not the single-channel speed. So 800 goes with 800.

You can install RAM that's slower than the FSB, but not faster.

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Thanks for the input, I traveled a ways to work on her system,
the RAM that was in it was 533mhz

I installed 2GB of 800mhz RAM and it boot without issue...:grin2:

Her system is listed for 400~533mhz RAM, so she got a nice little boost!
Small gift for her.
 
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