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    can I take dell ram from my 8600 and put it into my 8200

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mahler007, Sep 23, 2005.

  1. mahler007

    mahler007 Newbie

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    I want to remove the ram I have in my 8600 2x256 ram sticks at 2700 and put it into my 8200 currently at 128MB (2100) ram.

    Will the 8200 board just downspeed the RAM to the board speed? Or will the faster RAM be rejected?
     
    mahler007, Sep 23, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    It should work just fine, and yes, it will cap out at PC2100, even though the chips are PC2700.
     
    Brian, Sep 23, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Agreed. The PC2700 will scale down to 2100 speeds when put in the 8200. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 23, 2005
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  4. mahler007

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    Thanks, now i'll have no worries
     
    mahler007, Sep 23, 2005
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