Need Compatability Info

[ill_industries]

ok, if im running a P4 with 400 fsb....

do i need pc 1600 or pc 2100?

[nVidia_Freak]

Well, I've got a 2.6c, and I have PC2700, but it's read as PC2100, probrably the mobo though. It really depends on your motherboard, if the mobo supports the speed you need/want, then you can use it. With a 400FSB you should be able to go up to PC3200. Unless you oc, in which case you could go even higher.

 

So unless you're really on a tight budget, try to at least go for PC2700.

[ill_industries]

my mobo supports ddr dimm unbuffered pc1600 or pc2100 non ecc type

[mikey390]

ok, if im running a P4 with 400 fsb....

do i need pc 1600 or pc 2100?

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pc 1600 = DDR200 = 100MHz

pc 2100 = DDR266 = 133MHz

 

100MHz * 4(quad pumped) = 400 fsb

 

either one will work, it will just underclock pc 2100 if you get it. i would get the pc 2100.

[ill_industries]

if it will underclock the pc2100, then whats the point of spending the extra cash for it?

[swifty11212]

i would spend the extra cash so it can support a overall massive overclock. my corsairs in sig run at ddr400 and hit the wall slightly after ddr500 speed. i need to get ddr500 or better so i can hit 2.7ghz.

[ill_industries]

but if i dont plan on overclocking is it still worth it?

 

am i better off just getting 2100 for better reliability? or will it matter?

 

the only reason i ask is that there is almost a $50 difference