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will PC5400 RAM work where PC3200 is spec'd?

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fjorner

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$40 - PC5400 1gbx2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145098
$109 - PC3200 1gbx2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145579

Doesn't make sense, but this is a case of lack of supply, not increase in demand.

My question - my 939 MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum mobo spec's DDR 266/333/400. Right now am using some PC3200.
http://www.msicomputer.com/pro...odel=k8n_neo4_platinum

I'm guessing that the PC5400 will work, but it won't run as fast. Anyone else tried this on any mobo?

I think it'd be asking too much for the PC5400 work alongside PC3200, right?
 
Originally posted by: fjorner
Originally posted by: JustaGeekLess demand for older technology.
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Rather, its a lack of supply for old 184-pin RAM. Nobody's been making it for a few years.
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Obviously - because of decreasing demand.

In 2 years we will be asking the same questions about DDR2.

 
Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Originally posted by: fjorner
Originally posted by: JustaGeekLess demand for older technology.
Click to expand...

Rather, its a lack of supply for old 184-pin RAM. Nobody's been making it for a few years.
Click to expand...

Obviously - because of decreasing demand.

In 2 years we will be asking the same questions about DDR2.
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Noooo.... they stopped making it because they came out with the next greatest thing. Same reason Ford is no longer making the 2007 F-150. Except prices are going up because there is no solidly entrenched resale market for RAM.

 
You've come a long way since your original post yesterday...

Now you even know all the reasons for the price difference 😉
 
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