abit nf7-s and pc2100 ram

[tomwolfman]

should i get new pc3200 memory for my abit board im buyin.ive got 512 of pc2100.whats the performance boost?the cpu will be a 2500 barton and im trying to save a few bob

 

[Vette73]

PC2100 = 133Mhz FSB, the 2500+ runs at 166Mhz FSB, so at best you might be able to overclock your Ram to 166Mhz.

So if you can afford it get some PC3200 ram. If not juts hope you ram can do 166Mhz and give it a try

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
PC2100 = 100Mhz FSB, the 2500+ runs at 166Mhz FSB, so at best you might be able to overclock your Ram to 133Mhz, but then would have to drop your cpu to 133Mhz.

So if you can afford it gfet some PC3200 ram. If not juts hope you ram can do 133Mhz and give it a try

No, PC1600 = 100MHz FSB. PC2100 = 133MHz FSB.

 

[Vette73]

Yep your right, fixed now.

 

[boscorocks]

My Abit Nf7-s had a fit when I tried PC2100 RAM in it. I don't know if it even supports it. The thing just made a loud solid beeeeeeeep at me. The memory was pulled from my other working system. Got the PC3200 and it was sweet.

 

[uchau]

I'm using some old Pc1600 ddr ram for my nf7-s. Suprisingly it works great at 173 FSB. They are Crucial brand... if that makes different?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: boscorocks
My Abit Nf7-s had a fit when I tried PC2100 RAM in it. I don't know if it even supports it. The thing just made a loud solid beeeeeeeep at me. The memory was pulled from my other working system. Got the PC3200 and it was sweet.

yeah it supports it

with a 2500+ you need pc2700 or pc3200 if u wann OC

 

[MDE]

Could you possibly run two sticks at PC1600 and still get PC3200 performance, or will there be a penalty from that?