I am thinking about upgrading my motherboard, but I don't want to spend the cash to upgrade my memory. I am wondering if I buy a mb that takes 2700 or higher ddr can I use my ddr 2100 in it until I can afford the newer memory. I am sure it would only run as 2100 but wondering if it will work at all . Thanks
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slower memory in faster motherboard
- Thread starter jeff8428
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You can tell memory to go at any speed you feel like- the question is, will it bow to your desires 
Since you have an xp2000, it probably wont be an issue if its not unlocked- pci wil limit as much of ram.
However, I really dont reccomend it- therse mabe a 20 bux price difference, mind as well spend it 130 now then 100now and 130 later.
Since you have an xp2000, it probably wont be an issue if its not unlocked- pci wil limit as much of ram.
However, I really dont reccomend it- therse mabe a 20 bux price difference, mind as well spend it 130 now then 100now and 130 later.
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nealric said:You can tell memory to go at any speed you feel like- the question is, will it bow to your desires
Since you have an xp2000, it probably wont be an issue if its not unlocked- pci wil limit as much of ram.
However, I really dont reccomend it- therse mabe a 20 bux price difference, mind as well spend it 130 now then 100now and 130 later.
i totally agree my memory is holding me back right now my next purchase will be for pc 2700 or pc 3200 and an Abit kD7 or NF7 which sould help me tons oh and an unlocking kit from crazypc or somewhere else
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Sure, it'll work, but you will not be able to run aggressive settings. But, if you're on a tight budget, then that will get you by until you can afford faster RAM.
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who says he won't be able to run more agressive timings? you'll just have to try it out an see. yea i know he has pny but i've been a semi-pny fan boy every since i got my 256mb stick of pny 2100 running @ 150MHZfsb cas2 with all that other stuff as low as it can go. i can't wait o upgrade to a mobo w/ a 1/5 divider so i can see what it's really made of.
