100mhz memory on 133mhz board?

[Guest]

I am hoping to buy an MSI 694D-Pro AR motherboard and the first of two CPU's next week.

The quetion I have is this: I have two 64mb DIMMS, which I THINK are PC100. They are two years old at any rate.

Can I still use them or will I have to buy new memory sticks?

Thanks all!

 

[Guest]

I don't know that motherboard, but since you say that you're buying the first of two CPUs, I assume it's a Pentium III board. Assuming the memory is pc100, make sure you get a CPU with a 100 MHz. FSB, e.g., the <b>E</b> versions, not <b>EB</b>.

Mike

 

[Arrow]

As long as that motherboard supports 100FSB and you run at 100FSB, it should be fine.

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Also note that some motherboards will let you run RAM and processor at different FSB speeds.

Rob
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[Guest]

Thanks guys.

I'll check with the manufacturer then, and see if I can run the components at different speeds.