Whats the difference between pc1600/pc2100 DDR?

[bbqweed]

I know its different speed...but do i have to use a certain one on any DDR mobo, and with the 1.4ghz Tbird?

thanks...

 

[jonnyGURU]

PC1600 is for 200 MHz FSB systems and PC2100 is for 266 MHz FSB systems.

Don't bother with the PC1600. Every DDR board takes PC2100 and it doesn't cost any more.

 

[Yzzim]

<< Whats the difference between pc1600/pc2100 DDR? >>


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[jonnyGURU]

Rhetoric from Crucial's website:



<< You can install PC2100 in a system designed for PC1600. However, your computer will only run as fast as the slowest component installed. For this reason, if you have a 200MHz front side bus, you're probably better off purchasing PC1600 since PC2100 is more expensive and won't make your system any faster. The only exception to this rule is if you're planning to upgrade to a 266MHz front side bus later on. In this case, you could install PC2100 in your 200MHz system now and move the same memory to your 266MHz system later to avoid buying memory twice. >>



Irony from a vendor's website:



<< 256MB PC2100 Lifetime Warranty: $42 >>




<< 256MB PC1600 Lifetime Warranty: $44 >>



DOH!

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

The PC2100 is cheaper because they sell more of it.