3 0GHZ processor what kind of RAM do i use

[theotherguy88]

I have a dell dimension 2400 with a 2.4 celeron. I have a pentium 4 3.0GHZ i am installing but i dont what kind of ram that i will need to run my pc. the processor will be sustainable on the motherboard that i am useing along with the chipset i have a Dell 0F5949 motherboard. So what kind of ram should i get? PC2100 or pc2700? I am running PC3200 right now.

 

[kiren]

You should continue using the PC3200, no reason to switch to slower ram...

 

[theotherguy88]

This is what I dont understand. Many sites that I go to, depending on the processor FSB is depending on the memory that you should use. Like before I saw that with a 3.0GHZ processor I should use PC2700. Dont understand that at all.

 

[das_stig]

You may need to upgrade your cpu cooling due to extra heat.

 

[theotherguy88]

Ok thanks for helping me out. So confused about all of it. I have read so many forums on it and you guys have giving me more information on it than they have. SWEEET!!!!!!!!

 

[theotherguy88]

Due to the extra heat that will be added. I have purchased a better case with A LOT of fans. Most likely not all needed but I want to make sure that it is ok.
Thanks guys

 

[warmon6]

Any of those will work but PC3200 (ddr400) is the fastest.

+1 to zip

 

[apache_lives]

theotherguy88 all you really need is a rear vent to counter the heat, and i wouldnt have spent that cash on such an old 478 system - its just too old and crap

make sure your motherboard supports that 3.0cpu, especially if your running a board that doesnt support a prescott and your 3.0 is a 3.0e/prescott chip etc

DDR400 is correct for the E/C series processors, and actually incorrect for the 2.4 if anything (DDR266 for FSB400 and 266/333 for FSB533 etc)

 

[theotherguy88]

Actually apache, the PC was givin to me. Other than that the computer runs fine.
i am running pc3200 with a board that is capable of running a Pentium 4 3.06GHZ.
What I dont understand is if the specs for my computer tell to run pc2700 why is there pc3200 in the computer with no problems.
This is the site I found about the PC I have.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2400/en/sm_en/specs.htm

 

[kiren]

Actually apache, the PC was givin to me. Other than that the computer runs fine.
i am running pc3200 with a board that is capable of running a Pentium 4 3.06GHZ.
What I dont understand is if the specs for my computer tell to run pc2700 why is there pc3200 in the computer with no problems.
This is the site I found about the PC I have.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2400/en/sm_en/specs.htm

Simple really, PC3200 is its rated speed (up to 400MHz) If your system runs at a slower speed, say 333MHz it simply runs at the lower speed. Theres never any problem using ram rated at a higher speed than what you need, as long as its the same type, you just won't see any benefit from it. But like I said, since you already have it keep using it, it will not perform any worse than 2700 would.

 

[LoneWolf_53]

Actually apache, the PC was givin to me. Other than that the computer runs fine.
i am running pc3200 with a board that is capable of running a Pentium 4 3.06GHZ.
What I dont understand is if the specs for my computer tell to run pc2700 why is there pc3200 in the computer with no problems.
This is the site I found about the PC I have.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2400/en/sm_en/specs.htm

Since you had the thing given to you it's quite possible whoever had it before upgraded at some point and chose to use PC-3200.

The pins on the memory are the same and PC-3200 is backwards compatible with the slower specification memory.

If you were to mix the memory (not a good idea) for example and put PC-3200 in one slot and PC-2700 in the other the PC-3200 would operate at the speed of the PC-2700.