rich1979 Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Hi guys, Just used the crucial.com system scanner to tell me which model of RAM memory is correct for this machine. It said my memory is 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-5300. When I physically took the memory out, the stick read PC2-4200. What is the difference and would the PC2-5300 crucial recommend actually work in my laptop? Quote
KenB Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Hi and welcome to ExTS The 4200 / 5300 refers to the data transfer rate - so the 5300 would be a little faster - assuming that the motherboard is compatible. The PC2 5300 is backwards compatible with pc 4200 - in other words it will work - but will run slower if the motherboard can only cope with 4200. If Crucial is suggesting that it is 5300 and the RAM is actually 4200 I am surprised - but it does happen. If you can let us know which motherboard you have we can tell you exactly what the compatible RAM is. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.