13-04-2006, 03:25 PM
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will ddr400mhz ram be backward compatible with ddr 266mhz slot
i just wanted to know if a 512mb ddr 400mhz ram be compatible with my motherboard that has a max 266mhz slot. the conectors nd everyting is the same for the rams so will the ddr 400mhz be backward compatible. i assume that it shud b but it's betta to just make sure.
n e help will be greatly appreciated. thx
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13-04-2006, 02:39 PM
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Yes. RAM ratings are much like speed ratings on tires. A tire rated for 150MPH works fine at 40MPH. Same with RAM types. The same time of RAM will function fine at a slower speed.
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