Building new computer

[kentucky]

Hey Guys,

I recently started buying the parts to build my own computer for the first time. I have been using a T2825 Emachines computer, I know, I know (NOW). My question is:

Some time ago I bought a stick of RAM that I originally planned on adding to my Emachine. I now want to temporarily put this into my new computer. It is a 1GB stick of PC2100, very generic. I have tried to find any kind of compatability lists on the internet and have not had any luck. I am wondering if it will work with my A7V8X-X motherboard. I plan on upgrading to the PC2700 fairly soon but I would like to use this for now if I can. I dont want to upgrade to the 3200 because my motherboard will only recognize 2 sticks for that speed.

Can any of you tell me from experience or a good hunch whether or not you think that will work? Thanks!

 

[kleinwl]

Check the voltage. If the A7V8X-X supports the voltage the ram requires... load it up. If the system doesn't POST then you know that you need to run down some name-brand ram. Seriously, quality ram improves a system's stability.

 

[Grunt03]

this is your MB "Asus A7V8X-X Motherboard
(Athlon XP, Socket A, KT400, ATX, 3GB DDR, 333MHz FSB "

You need to check on the cheap off brand RAM you bought, if it is not DDR then do not use it. You could end up frying the MB

 

[imported_Kensai]

It should support it. Generic ram is usually rated for 2.5V which is the DDR standard.

 

[kentucky]

Thanks for the input. My next question, if I buy a stick of PC2700 1GB do you think it would cause instability with my system or run fine. It is a DDR chip.