>
>
> I would always recommend using PC100 SDRAM in non-PC100
> Board if it will work properly, thus allowing you the
> option of migrating the RAM to a newer motherboard at a
> later date. While there isn't any "actual" intrinsic
> advantage to using "faster" than specified DIMMs in a
> properly working motherboard, you may rest easier knowing
> there is some extra headroom in the event some components
> exceed their specifications.
>
> An enthusiast might pay extra for this intangible but the
> average user really shouldn't bother.
>

 People who practice the art of overclocking their systems, will usually use
PC100 memory in a case like this, because of the "extra headroom". From my
experience, it is usually the ram that will fail first at higher than rated
speeds. PC100 memory will give you more flexibility for the bus speed that
you "really" want to use.
 I agree with John Chin, however, that the average user really shouldn't
bother.

Darren K. Page
Montreal, Qc
dkpage at videotron dot ca

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