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Hello. I have an abit kv7 motherboard and I need to install new ram. I have learned it takes sd ram- (168 pin im guessing is universal for sd ram?). anyway, I am confused about FSB speeds. I think i remember when I used to actually be somewhat knowledgable that your ram FSB should match your cpu FSB. Although i have an AMD Athlon XP 2600+ When i check the bios it tells me (AM ATHALON XP 2600+ (333). Then below it it says FSB (166). Why is it telling me its running at 166? Could it because my ram speed is lower than it should be? I dont know what its speed is. Any insight would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks!

edit:: apparently its 184 pin dimms i need. my mistake. same question though!!

Hey ropeadopa!
Welcome to PC Helpforum!

You will probably need DDR-RAM instead of SD-RAM.
This is an advantage as that is cheaper. The FSB you'll need is probably 333, but:

Can you please download CPU-Z here: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

And post back what it says about your (current) RAM.

That will help you and us a lot to find out what RAM you need.

Blue

hey thanks for your help. OK CPU-Z says:
TYPE: DDR
Size: 256mb
Frequency: 168.4mhz
FSBRAM: 1:1
CAS#Latency: 2.5 clocks
RAS to CAS# delay: 5 clocks
RAS# precharge: 5 clocks
Cycle time: 7 clocks


yeah i realized i needed DDR ram after i posted. Isnt it strange the frequency is 168? when i upgrade should i remove this ram completely and put in a stick of 333?

I have never heard of 168 (probably 166) DDR-RAM!?
Hope someone else knows.

alright, im guessing then my old ram isnt fast enough.

well one more question. Could i buy 400mhz ddr ram? I want to order from a certain manufacteurer but thats all they carry. even if it just runs at 333 thats ok, but will it be compatible?
thank you

opened up my comp.. Old ram says 256mb PC2700. PC2700 is 333mhz I think. I dont know whats up. but anyway i just ordered more so even if it still runs at 166 ill still be alright. thanks for your help.

Oke, I was gonna say that you could check your mainboard manual to see whether you could also use DDR-400 (PC3200), but that's no longer necessary then.

Let us know if it works for you.