Thats the thing. The ram isn't actually operating at a different "speed". It is simply rated at a speed for which it is capable. It is backwards compatable, and 9 times out of 10 will work just fine at slower speeds. In fact it is more likely to be stable at slower operating frequencies, below its 'limit'.<br /><br />If you're into the high tech performance ram, and dual channel setups to optimize system bus speeds then it would matter. If you're asking this question I suspect overclocking is not your primary hobby.
You are correct, boats and shooting sports are my hobbies. My sole requirement on the computer is to make it more gaming friendly for my kids.<br /><br />My understanding is that the pc2700 memory will run at pc2100 speed & that while I will gain nothing from going to it...it should work fine. I do have one other question. I have 2 memory slots, one of which is empty...the other has a single 184 pin card with 256 mb. The memory I am looking at for the empty slot is 512 mb. Is it OK that they are different sizes? The system will handle up to a gig. My "reasoning" here is the the 512 mb has a rebate and is actually cheaper than the 256 mb.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.........
<br /><br />Refer to your motherboard manual for preferred memory configuration. I've had lots of good success mixing brand, speed rating, & size of memory, but won't disagree with Realgun's advice/experience.
