I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
DDRAM?

"Larry Roberts" <skin-> wrote in message
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> I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
> 400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
> version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
> DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
> DDRAM?
>

Usually it will.

Have you checked the RAM manufacturer's website for specs? It should tell
you there what speed(s) their RAM will run at and there is usually a
motherboard compatibility list as well.


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"Larry Roberts" <skin-> wrote in message
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> I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
> 400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
> version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
> DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
> DDRAM?
>

Yes..
If your told no then dont talk to them any more.

Larry Roberts wrote:
> I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
> 400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
> version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
> DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
> DDRAM?

Well, besides that fact that you're talking about memory rated for 200MHz on
a board rated for 166MHz.... yes, it should work fine, at 166MHz.

Ben
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