Memory speed Question

[BenW]

Hi, i have a Dell Dimension 4500 with the original motherboard which supports upto 1GB of DDR266.

I currently have 256MB and am looking at going upto 1GB, because of farcry.

What i want to know is, if i buy 2x512MB of DDR400 will it work in my DDR266 supporting motherboard?
I know it would only work at DDR266 speeds but its about £3 cheaper at crucial for DDR400 and would be a better purchase because i would look at changing the motherboard in the future.

Many Thanks
Ben

[CrapshoT]

yes it would work but as you've said only at pc2100 speeds.
Whats the rest of your set up like?

[BenW]

Thanks CrapshoT,

This is my setup:
Dell Mobo
2.26Ghz 533Mhz
256MB PC2100 DDR RAM
40GB 5400 RPM Western Digital
ATI Radeon 9800PRO 128MB 256bit
Sound Blaster Live 5.1
DVD/CRRW Combo
Jeantech 300W PSU
80mm fan (i think)
Harmon Kardon 395 (I think)
Dell Analogue 17" TFT
Dell keyboard and mouse
Windows XP Pro
Microsoft Office XP Small business

I'm only 15 so i can't afford to do butg upgrades, i would replace the case+mobo first (You have to replace the case+mobo together in a Dell) but because Farcry is struggling i thought i would get the RAM first

I asume i'm doing the right thing to get 1GB Cruical DDR400 for £115?

[steve threlfall]

Yes mate thats the best option if your going to be upgrading the board. A gig will see you right for farcry but you are going to need a new board.

[CrapshoT]

Yep looks like you'd need to upgrade your case + mobo sooner or later.Good gfx card tho.At least you know your memory will last your next upgrade.

[BenW]

So should i buy 1gig of crucial DDR400 or something like geil value from OCUK?

[steve threlfall]

Definatley the crucial from www.crucial.com/uk. Top quality memory at a very good price free delivery too

[BenW]

thanks steve

I will order it tonight