High density RAM vs. Low Density RAM?? Does it matter, Please read detailed Question (10 Points)
I was told that as long as i purchase a DDR desktop memory card I should be fine, and it should work in my computer. I just purchased a 1gb RAM card from Ebay. It is a High-Density one. The seller recommended the Low-Density card for my computer. What is the reason? Both cards are compatible with a 3200 processor. Will a high density card work on my computer? (Compaq Presario, 2002-2003, Model- SR1617CL, 3200 Processor)
Yes, I'm afraid it DOES make a difference. You'll find that the high-density RAM module you've purchased probably won't work with your motherboard.
If you take a look at the following page from the Crucial.com website, you'll see that low-density modules cost much more than high-density ones.
LOW DENSITY modules having 100% compatibility with ALL systems and ALL chipsets as it fully follows JEDEC guidelines, and HIGH DENSITY modules only have 10% compatibility and are VERY SLOW as it breaks all JEDEC guidelines. (See the following page from eBay which explains it better.)
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