Will 200MHz RAM Work With 400MHz RAM?

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by therock, Feb 24, 2007.

  1. therock

    therock Geek Trainee

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    Hi,

    My MB supports 4GB of RAM, I currently have 1 GB via 2x 512 cards.
    They are PC 3200 (200 MHZ)

    I cannot find 200 MHz cards, just 400 MHz units.

    Wondering if I slap them next to the 200 MHz units will we work OK?
     
  2. Matt555

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    PC 3200 is DDR400 (runs at 400MHz - 2 x 200MHz, explained below)

    It runs at 200MHz but it's DDR meaning it works on the rise and fall of the clock, thus making it run at twice the speed - 400MHz...
     
  3. therock

    therock Geek Trainee

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    Ahh! Thank You!

    Just one more question?
    Where would I see the improvment of the added GB?
    I run Photoshop CS2 to name one.

    Thanks Again
     
  4. Matt555

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    Certain games would see an improvement. Graphics programs such as PS CS2 would probably see an increase in performance. 2GB of RAM is a good idea nowadays.

    It's hard to say exactly hat improvement you'll see (and with what programs) but there should be some improvement. :)
     

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