Can 400Mhz memory run in a 333Mhz board?

I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
DDRAM?

"Larry Roberts" wrote in message
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I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
DDRAM?


Usually it will.

Have you checked the RAM manufacturer's website for specs? It should tell
you there what speed(s) their RAM will run at and there is usually a
motherboard compatibility list as well.


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"Larry Roberts" wrote in message
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I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
DDRAM?


Yes..
If your told no then dont talk to them any more.

Larry Roberts wrote:
I'm wondering if 400Mhz DDR memory can run at 333Mhz? I can get the
400Mhz rated DDR for a few bucks cheaper than the 333Mhz rated
version, but my board only supports upto 333Mhz DDR. I know that SDRAM
DIMMs are backwards compatable with slower bus speeds, but what about
DDRAM?

Well, besides that fact that you're talking about memory rated for 200MHz on
a board rated for 166MHz.... yes, it should work fine, at 166MHz.

Ben
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