ram and motherboard question

[BmXStuD]

If my mobo highest ram speed cap. is 2100. I want to overclock my cpu more but my ram is holding me back if i was to get 2700 ram could i overclock my cpu more or not b/c my mobo is only 1600-2100. Would that mean the 2700 would just go to 2100 meaning i need a whole new motherboard?

 

[DTSS]

short answer, YES! You need to get a new mobo to support the 2700 /333 bus speed

Daryl -DTSS

 

[Lord Evermore]

Correct answer: if when you overclock your CPU it also overclocks your memory by the same amount, then PC2700 can give you a better chance of a higher overclock and lessen the need to use slower timings. If the memory is locked at the max of 266MHz (which is very unlikely) then it wouldn't go up when you increased the CPU bus. Most probable is that your memory runs at the same speed as the frontside bus, or the BIOS setup allows you to set the memory speed separately (it's best if they're kept at the same speed). If you're using a 266MHz bus, then PC2100 memory is matched, but if you get up to a 333MHz bus then PC2700 is best, even though PC2100 will work.

You'll need to check your manual to see how the memory speed is set. I don't feel like downloading it and doing it for you.