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08-24-2009, 11:14 PM
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Can i put DDR2 800Mhz in my system if my computer needs 533mhz or 667mhz?
is it still backwards compatible?
Here's my question. My laptop is currently running 1GB @ 533mhz. It says that my laptop can run up to 4GB @ 667mhz, so if that's the case, i need 4GB @ 667mhz sticks of ram. but... Can i put a 4GB @ 800mhz into my laptop? Is it still backwards compatible so it would run at the speed of 667mhz? The reason for this is, 4GB @ 800mhz ram is $40. But 4GB @ 667mhz ram is $60 I know it's stupid, faster ram is more cheaper. So i save $20 if i buy the 800mhz one. What do you think?
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08-25-2009, 12:05 AM
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It should downclock for you but I wouldn't take the chance as some laptops could be fussy with the memory they require. What model laptop is it?
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08-25-2009, 12:05 AM
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Yeah it should underclock the ram.
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08-25-2009, 01:14 AM
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it's a toshiba A100 OFH
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