HP forum: Is DDR2 6400 to be used in a model which only supports up to

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by Magic-wand - 7/24/11 3:04 PM

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Can it be visa versa? I mean if a low speed RAM can be used in a motherboard which only supports higher speed memory.

By the way, what are the 20 parameters?

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Bad idea.

by R. Proffitt - 7/24/11 3:07 PM

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What happens at 120 MPH with 80 MPH tires? It's not pretty.

The other 20 parameters are listed in data sheets and for the engineers at crucial.com to work out. Let's hope you are not hoping for someone to go over every item.
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by Magic-wand - 7/24/11 11:09 PM

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Is HP Pavilion Slimline s3020n critical for RAM?

Can I use any brand for it?

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Brand never mattered here.

by R. Proffitt - 7/25/11 8:59 AM

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I just use any brand and if the seller doesn't accept returns if it doesn't work, I don't buy it.

As to your question, ALL machines have nuances about RAM. It would be wishful thinking to think "Ahh, it plugs in and is fast enough."

Crucial.com does all those checks for us.
Bob

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