ram speed help

[jhyukkang]

hellow
i have 2 computer. and i want to upgrade old computer's ram
i currently use 512mb sdram pc3200.
does the speed of the ram matters?? as long as it is sd ram?

 

[WazzaUK]

Of course the memory speed matters lol... faster the better... But if you want to add to the existing memory , buying faster
memory wont make any difference - the additional memory will only run at the same speed as the slowest DIMM present.

Check and make sure motherbaord supports any memory your going to purchase.

 

[Pollux]

You can only upgrade to memory that's supported by your motherboard. Post your motherboard and I will try to find compatible RAM for you.

 

[jhyukkang]

sorry i dont know the model #.. i couldnt find it on the board nor on the internet.. but has Via chip

i have pc 3200 and when i buy one more stick, i just hoping to work, doesnt matter what i buy.

 

[ghmage]

Download CPU-Z to identify your mainboard.

 

[WazzaUK]

Or look on mobo/center/top of keyboard/mouse at back - sometimes a sticker... POST screen shows mobo/chipset version too - at bottom.

 

[jhyukkang]

i know it is micro atx. and got it..
ASUS A7V8X-LA
and i dont know what this is... Kelut-GL6E

 

[WazzaUK]

Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Support up to maximum 2 GB memory (PC manufacturer's maximum memory may differ)
Supports unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory