Can RAM from AMD PC Work In Intel PC ?

Bint Box · 6 Jun 2010 at 18:43

Hi,

Apologies if this is a silly question but can the RAM from an AMD CPU computer be used in an Intel CPU computer?

I was not aware of any difference but read somewhere that some RAM is only suitable for AMD CPU machines and cannot be used in an Intel CPU machine?

Specifically, I am looking at upgrading the RAM to a matched pair of 2 x 2gb SODIMM's in a Dell laptop where the current RAM is 1 x 2gb Hynix DDR2 PC2-5300S

Rgds
Binty

Monkeynut · 6 Jun 2010 at 19:02

I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Crowort · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:22

Normally yes. Currently Intel cpus need 'low volt' ram, they recommend nothing over 1.65v where amd cpu / boards can take higher volts I believe. Possibly this is what had you confused?

alex24 · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:23

That shouldn't be a problem, DDR2 is DDR2.

Sayso · 6 Jun 2010 at 20:52

it will work. But you MIGHT have to manually set RAM voltage, but as you are changing a pair unless you are overclocking the RAM voltage should be ok on auto.