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Is it possible to use pc5300 ram in a laptop designed for pc2700 ddr ram?
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∙ 12y ago
Actually the first person who said that it wouldn't fit was correct. It may have the same amount of pins but the size of the card is slightly different. I tried it!
No, pc5300 has more pins and won't fit.
The above answer is incorrect. Both are 200 pin pieces. I dont know if the 5300 memory will work but the pin count is the same.
Why would you want to ??? The faster Memory module PC5300 will clock down to the lower speed of the bus for the PC2700 . You are spending money for nothing. PLUS if you have issues and need tech support - they won't talk to you until you reinstall the PC2700 as they won't support memory not designed for the unit. All in all - a BAD idea.
Both notebook DDR and DDR2 come as 200 pin chips. (unlike desktop ram where DDR has 180 and DDR2 has 240 pins). DDR2 was not designed to be backwards compatible with DDR. I want to know if the mobo will recongnize the difference, or if the slot in the ram is a different place. The reason you would want to buy DDR2 over DDR is A: faster. B: a 1 stick gig DDR PC 2700 ram costs about twice as much a 1 gig stick of DDR PC 5300 would.
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Can PC5300 memory replace PC2700 memory?
No. They are different generations of DDR.
Can PC5300 RAM be used in a computer that has PC3200 RAM?
It is possible to use pc3200 ddr ram in a PC designed for pc2700 ddr ram, but the pc3200 ram will only run at pc2700. If you want to fully exploit the pc3200 ram then you will have to buy a motherboard that will be able to support a speed equal to pc3200 or greater.
What is 533MHz PC5300?
PC5300 memory, is one of the newest types of memory. Thus being DDR II. The slot in the middle, is slightly different to that of DDR ram. This is the easiest way of telling the two apart.Hope this helpsbe safe
Where can one purchase a PC5300?
One can purchase a PC5300 on websites like Best Buy, eBay, Amazon, Tom's Hardware, Tiger Direct, Reichelt, Play Store, Nextag, My Shopping or Allie Express.
How many gbs are in a dell laptop?
The Dell Inspiron 1300 Laptop comes with 512 MB DDR2 PC5300 SDRAM in 2 x 256 modules. The memory is upgradeable up to a maximum of 2GB. The laptop is considered to be a budget/mainstream type of laptop.
What is the difference between pc5300 and pc5400 RAM and are they compatible?
The basic difference between PC5300 and PC5400 random access memory is data speed, which is marginal. However, because of the slight difference, the would likely not be compatible.
What is the ram type for an acer aspire 3686 laptop and how much ram can you put in it?
http://www.crucial.com/ The website above has a way to find out what RAM your laptop needs. According to the site an Acer 3053WXCi needs DDR PC4200 or DDR PC5300
Can you use pc6400 memory instead of pc5300?
Yes, it will just run at the max speed that the motherboard supports. So if the motherboard specifies pc5300, you're going to be running the pc6400 memory which is faster than the 5300 at a lower speed. But it will work just as well as the pc5300. [thumbsuck] Might even run a bit cooler at the slower clockspeed due to higher quality etching for the pc6400 and or larger chip die sizes. [/thumbsuck]
Where online can a person go to learn more about ddr2 pc5300 RAM?
To learn more about DD2 PC5300 Ram online, the best place to check would be websites of electronics stores such as Best Buy. If one checks the model number, the specifications would be listed.
What kind of RAM comes in a Dell Inspiron 1721?
PC5300/PC5400 667MHz SODIMM Chip will be compatible for the Dell Inspiron 1721.
You are looking to purchase two dimms running at 400mhz you find dimms advertised at pc4000 and pc3200 which do you purchase?
PC-3200
What kind of RAM should you get for your compaq presario c300?
This type of laptop is a Compaq Presario series. The series comes stock with 512 mb of RAM. The memory bank has two slots for memory modules. The factory memory module takes up one slot and is removable for upgrading. This series of laptops can hold a maximum of 2 Gigabytes of RAM. These laptops use SODIMM laptop memory chips, and it does support dual channel functionality. Most memory manufacturers have these models listed as supporting pc4200 RAM modules; however it is very likely that pc5300 modules also work without issues in these models - many RAM manufacturers now sell this speed of RAM for these machines, and claim it has been tested as compatible. I suggest contacting either Compaq/HP, or the memory manufacturer to verify which speed (pc4200/pc5300) you need before the install if at all possible. In most cases, this shouldn't be an issue so long as both the modules you install are the same speed; but check first indeedy! The cheapest, and most effective way to upgrade the memory in these laptops is to purchase (2x) 1 Gigabyte memory modules. Remove the 512 mb module which comes with the machine, and replace the new modules into both slots to acheive the maximum allowance of 2 Gigabytes usable RAM. Keep in mind that the Operating System may not register the full 2 Gigabytes of RAM when you view the system specifications; however it will use as much of the 2 Gigabytes of RAM as possible during normal operation. This is common with newer OS/RAM combinations and should not be seen as a malfuction.
