Mixing Ram

[Nundaska]

Hey guys, just have a quick question for u computer gurus. I have a stick of NEC 128MB PC-100 SDRAM and a stick of Kingston 256MB PC-133 SDRAM. I was wondering if I could use them together even though they're not runnin the same frequency. And if I try, if it doesn't work will I run a risk of it shorting out my laptop?

Thx for your time.

 

[Arrow]

If you only require the PC100 standard, then they should work (in most cases, anyway). PC133 is backwards compatible, as is PC100.

Rob
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[Nundaska]

Thx! So I guess that means if my laptop says it needs PC-100 and I put in a 133 it will still run at 100? If I'm correct no need to reply. Thx for the help Rob.

 

[papasmurf]

you are correct but I reply anyhow. when you mix ram the slower stick dictates the speed of all of it. but it should not hurt your system.

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