In article <1153939144.474543.73000@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups. com>, "Zed
Rafi" <backuplm2@gmail.com> wrote:

> would that mobo do the trick?
>
>
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...Tab=2&NoMapp=0
>
> it seems to get good reviews (good value for price)
>
> one little thing: the spec page says it supports PC2700 memory.
> However, my bro's old system's got only PC2100 DDR if i recall
> correctly. Will it still work and just simply operate at a lower speed
> to accomodate the slower memory?
>
> thanks a lot

The FSB and the memory clock should go hand in hand. A FSB266
processor should run the memory at 266 too. 266*8=PC2100.
Should not be a problem. Only the recovery disk/tattoo would
be a problem.

The Southbridge is also slightly different, and if you are
lucky, maybe the same driver will work for both. I would
clone the disk to a backup disk, in case there is trouble.
Worst case, you restore from the clone, and do a Repair Install.
Best case, it just works.

Paul