mix and match RAM

[John (EBo) David]

KevinO wrote:
> 
> "der.hans" wrote:
> >
> > moin, moin,
> >
> > I've got a couple of boards that have 3.3V slots, but I have a bunch of 5.0V
> > RAM. Can the RAM be used in those boards? If so, what are the consequences,
> > e.g do they run slower?
> 
> They probably won't even go into the sockets. Hold them up next to the
> 3.3 volt modules and look at the notches at the bottom.
> 
> Since the 5v variety is getting harder/more expensive to find, perhaps
> you can trade them to someone who needs them in exchange for the 3.3s,
> which are cheap and common. (see crucial.com )

Hans, what do you need?  I just gave a buddy of mine a baggy full of old
sims.  Might have what you'd need.  It'll be a week or so before I go
back to NM though to get them...

  EBo --