Backwards compatibality question....

[jimmyjames]

I'm about to purchase a Corsair Twinx XMS2 PC-6400 DHX (2 x 1GB) kit.

However I want to put the above into an old motherboard that only supports up to pc 3200. I was wondering would the board be able to run these (I know at the slower speed of course or if at all) for the time being untill i purchase the new motherboard etc...

Cheers

 

[Kornowski]

No, The motherboard you have only supports DDR RAM, While you are buying DD2 RAM. It won't work, sorry.

 

[DrCuddles]

I dont think so, even to run at a lower speed, if you buy the new RAM in order to use it you'll need to upgrade your motherboard

 

[Kornowski]

I dont think so, even to run at a lower speed

No, It won't work, no doubt about it.

If you are trying to upgrade your memory, you'd have to buy some DDR RAM, 3200 is the fasted your MOBO will take.

if you buy the new RAM in order to use it you'll need to upgrade your motherboard

If you got that RAM, you'd have to buy a DDR2 compatable motherboard.

 

[DrCuddles]

Didnt mean to virtually copy your earlier post dude, when i clicked Post yours appeared above it

 

[Kornowski]

Didnt mean to virtually copy your earlier post dude, when i clicked Post yours appeared above it

Nah, It's Ok, Don't worry about it dude!

 

[madtownidiot]

It won't even fit in the slot. DDR2 uses 240 pins, while DDR is 184 pins