Memory Questions

[Shady0170]

Hey I got a memory question, i currently have (2) 256mb of ddr sdram pc2100 occupying 2 of my total 4 memory slots. I want to upgrade to atleast 1GB, now if i buy (2) 512mb of pc3200 and stick those two in the available slots, will this work. If not opinions on whether i should just get rid of those 256's and just throw in 2 512 pc3200s for 1gb total or buy (2) 512 of 2100 and have 1.5gb total.

Thanks

Adam

[tgxiii]

I have sticks of PC2100 extra lying around and I usually put those into my new builds until I can afford to buy better memory. I noticed a big difference when I swap out my PC2100 for sticks of PC3200 on both my P4 and Athlon comps.

[Jeordiewhite]

It depends on if the processor can utilize the FSB speeds, like an athlon xp barton core from 2500+ to 3200+.
If it's a pentium 4, more than likely you would bennefit from the faster memory.

If you have an athlon xp with a 266mhz FSB, then you wouldn't need faster memory.
I would suggest the PC3200 if you have the money.

[Dax_Brandy]

agree with jeordiewhite. having a pc3200 can save you much if you want to upgrade later on to faster processors.