I need a memory expert

[daflyboys]

Can somebody look at these specs and tell me what my limits are on a memory upgrade. Specifically, I'm guessing I can't use 333mhz if it's saying 166. I'm having a hard time finding PC2700 that isn't 333mhz. I can go up to 2GB (currently at 1GB), so I'm gonna buy 2 1-gig sticks:

(Compaq Presario 061 DQ181A-ABA S6500NX NA410)
Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 32 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None
DRAM Frequency 166.0 MHz
Memory Timings 3-3-3-7 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)

Device Locator Slot 1
Capacity 512 MBytes
Memory Type DDR (PC2700)
Speed 166 MHz
Supported Frequencies 133.3 MHz, 166.7 MHz
Memory Timings 2-3-3-6-0 at 133.3 MHz, at 2.5 volts (CL-RCD-RP-RAS-RC)
Memory Timings 2-3-3-7-0 at 166.7 MHz, at 2.5 volts (CL-RCD-RP-RAS-RC)
Data Width 64 bits
EPP SPD Support No
XMP SPD Support No

Device Locator Slot 2
Manufacturer Smart Modular
Part Number SM5646485D8N6CLIBH
Capacity 512 MBytes
Memory Type DDR (PC2700)
Speed 166 MHz
Supported Frequencies 133.3 MHz, 166.7 MHz
Memory Timings 2-3-3-6-0 at 133.3 MHz, at 2.5 volts (CL-RCD-RP-RAS-RC)
Memory Timings 2-3-3-7-0 at 166.7 MHz, at 2.5 volts (CL-RCD-RP-RAS-RC)
Data Width 64 bits
EPP SPD Support No
XMP SPD Support No

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: I need a memory expert

Might want a mod to change the thread title to computer or desktop memory. As it is, people might think you're talking about memory as in how to remember stuff.

[Burns11]

Re: I need a memory expert

PC2700 runs at 166mhz but is accessed twice per clock cycle so it's marketed as running at 333mhz.

[daflyboys]

Re: I need a memory expert

Might want a mod to change the thread title to computer or desktop memory. As it is, people might think you're talking about memory as in how to remember stuff.

Ya, I thought about that after the fact....but I forgot.

PC2700 runs at 166mhz but is accessed twice per clock cycle so it's marketed as running at 333mhz.

So it sounds like you're saying I'm safe.

Do you think this will be safe? ====>> http://cgi.ebay.com/1GB-DDR-PC2700-1...efaultDomain_0

My SIW program tells me I have this:

Property Value
Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Model Kamet2
Version 2.01
Serial Number MB-1234567890

North Bridge VIA KM400 Revision 00
South Bridge VIA VT8237 Revision 00

CPU AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+
Cpu Socket Socket A (462)

System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 32 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None

Warning! Accuracy of DMI data cannot be guaranteed

[Burns11]

Re: I need a memory expert

Won't work, motherboard is made by Asus.

[daflyboys]

Re: I need a memory expert

I see where I misread that now..... thx for saving me the headache of a return!

I did just read that low density mem is globally more compatible while high density is not, though high is cheaper to make.