RAM compatability

[rylenolflu]

Okay, so I have a question about RAM compatibility. Will the RAM on my
new mobo memory specs, my main concern is that I have 400mhz DDR memory modules in my PC now, so would it transfer over to the new board im plannin on gettin that says its 667/533 mhz? any input would be greatly appreciated.
MemoryNumber of DDR2 Slots4x 240pin DDR2DDR2 StandardDDR2 667/533Maximum Memory Supported4GBDual Channel SupportedYes
old mobo memory specs
Memory

• Dual-channel memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 4 GB 533/400 MHZ DDR2 memory modules
• Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 4 GB*

[YottaHertz]

OK, this will work...

EDIT: I should've asked... but, I assumed you were using DDR2 dimms

[rylenolflu]

That board says it has 2x 184pin DDR but the board i have now says its 4 x 240-pin, is there a conflict there? also the FSB for the cpu on that board says 1066/800 while my CPU has a 533 mhz FSB, will that pose a problem? The FSB on my current mobo says its 800mhz in the user manual so maybe it is compatible, any thoughts? What if I want the memory to be upgradeable to 4 gigs, im almost thinkin bout buying new RAM just so i can have the Asus P5LD2 board.

[YottaHertz]

Quote:

have 400mhz DDR memory modules in my PC now

If you have DDR RAM it the computer then it'll work... Make sure it's DDR not DDR2... If it DDR2 stick with the MoBo I suggested iniatially....

Also, Windows can only take advantage of 3GB.... anything above 3GB is a waste of money... IMO...

[rylenolflu]

yea, i didnt see i posted wrong, it is DDR2, sorry for the miscom. Anyway, yea im def. leanin towards that, okay so my question was this, the RAM in my PC right now is 400mhz DDR2 and the mobo says that its DDR2 standard is 667/533, will my 512MB of 400mhzDDR2 ram run on that board then? The board i have now is 533/400 supported, anyway what do you think?

[YottaHertz]

Yup.... It'll work... looky here

[rylenolflu]

okay, just wonderin, is there a reason the newegg listing doesnt mention 400 in the specs under memory? just wanna make sure im buying the same board as the one you linked.

[YottaHertz]

Umm... here's the MoBo - it's the Asus P5LD2-VM

The one I linked to originally was the Asus P5LD2.... so they're very simillar 90% identical I'd say....

EDIT: Also, check this I'd say it's a good MoBo (P5LD2) -- though the one in the article is the deluxe version the differences are likely to be minor...

[rylenolflu]

okay coo, but why does the newegg listing for the p5ld2-vm not list 400mhz under memory and the asus site does?

[YottaHertz]

^^Because NewEgg isn't perfect.... Anyaways, if the manufacturer says it prolly know better than the retailer, right?