question about RAM

ManBearPig

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Sep 5, 2000
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we have an old computer with 512mb of ddr pc3200 ram, and we have another old computer that just died which has 512mb of either pc2300 or 2700.

i know that if i insert either of these sticks the default speed would feel, but would the benefit of having more memory outweigh the reduced speeds?