RAM COMPATIBILITY QUESTION

[ben100014]

Hi, I am going to upgrade my RAM module from 1 GB of ram (PC 2100 I think) To a module that my dad got me that is 2 gigs. One problem, My "old" motherboard (VIA K7VTA3 V.6.0b) states that it is compatable only with PC 2100 and PC 1600. The RAM I have is PC 3200. I know this is a stupid question, but is there any chance that PC 3200 will work on my "old" motherboard? Quick reply recommended please!Motherboard site.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

In all of my experiences the mobo will just use the ram at the fastest speed it possobly can (333) in this case. So you will be fine.

Actually I am running pc3200 in my mobo when it supports 2700. lol

[ben100014]

In all of my experiences the mobo will just use the ram at the fastest speed it possobly can (333) in this case. So you will be fine.

Actually I am running pc3200 in my mobo when it supports 2700. lol

Thanks, I was getting a little worried. Now I am aware.

[oldwolf]

The BIG question is.......will your mobo support 2gig modules??

[nmX.Memnoch]

The board is actually an ECS board with a VIA KT333 chipset.

And no, it won't support a single 2GB DIMM. It supports a maximum of 2GB, but it has to be in two 1GB DIMMs.

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp...%28Rev+6%2E0%29

I generally check Crucial to see what a motherboard supports, even if I'm not looking to purchase Crucial memory. They've never let me down.