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    What happens when you use PC3200 memory?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Baukerman, Aug 9, 2004.

  1. Baukerman

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    I am thinking about getting the zx5000 with brightview. I believe this model uses pc2700 memory. Can I use PC3200 memory? Will the motherboard take advantage of pc3200 speed or is it set up at pc2700 max? Which brands of memory can I use if I buy pc3200?

     
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    You can buy 3200 but I think it will only operate at 2700 speed. Buy memory at:
    www.crucial.com
    www.oempcworld.com
    www.newegg.com

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    Is it better to have two sticks of 512 or one stick of 1 gig?
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Run1track
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Baukerman
     
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    I suppose I was kind of guessing, but I though I heard on TechTV that RAM will only run as fast as the machine supports, and no faster. I have not had personal experience with this issue, however.

    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by step-dad
     
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