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    Memory upgrade help needed.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Marceloc, Feb 3, 2005.

  1. Marceloc

    Marceloc Newbie

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    Hello,

    I would like to know if i can use PC2700 memory on a notebook that use PC2100. Can i mix the two of them?


    Thanks,


    Marceloc.
     
    Marceloc, Feb 3, 2005
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    hi Marceloc,
    As long as the new memory is faster than the old, it will work. So in your case if the spec is 2100, using 2700 is fine. You can even mix them, just don't use memory slower than 2100.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Feb 3, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The PC2700 memory will run at the PC2100 speed so don't pay extra for it.






    I know things, things that could get me killed


    Thinkpad T41:
    * 1.6Ghz Pentium M * 768Mb Memory * 40Gb Hitachi 7200RPM * Panasonic UJ-845-B DVD+RW *
     
    ZaZ, Feb 4, 2005
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  4. bootleg2go

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by zazonz
     
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    True, but if you are not buying a new notebook every year when you do go to get a new one in a couple years, the PC2700 will be outdated as well.







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    Hi

    Does the same backward compatibility apply to older SDR ram? I have a laptop that has one stick of PC100 and I was wondering if I can add a PC133 stick.

    Thanks
     
    Mr_Biggles, Feb 8, 2005
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