Using old Memory

Well I have an old computer that I took apart for parts, which had been used for a good 3 years probably. I was wondering if i could use the old memory stick too, or is memory untransferable to other computers? Im not really sure if anything or what is saved to it, any help?

[Prometheus]

depends

chances are its SDD ram
if it is you are very limited

other wise if its DDR then you can pop it in to most mobo's today

[Jason425]

simple answer - probably, but it's most likely a lot slower

the more memory the faster your computer though right? or would it only hurt me to add that old memory

[Jason425]

no.. it is probably a much slower speed, bringing down the speed of everything basically... your comp might not even support it. No hurt in trying though

[StinkyMojo]

if your mobo supports only ddr, they sell sd ram adapters online, but then again the drawback is loss of speed, just like mentioned above

[Jason425]

i think sometimes they're backwards compatible.. just try it

ok i will and tell ya what happens.

[Dragon]

backwards combatible? i wish.. ive got about an extra gig of that stuff....

been there tried that....

[Jason425]

oh.. thought they were the same pin count and stuff.. well i've never tried it so i dunno for sure.. oh well just sell it on ebay or something