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Memory Can I use faster RAM than my motherboard says?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by windy, 30 Sep 2011.

  1. windy

    windy What's a Dremel?

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    Is it possible to use RAM which is rated faster than the rating of your motherboard? My mobo is 1333Mhz but I can get hold of some 1600Mhz for less than buying new 1333Mhz.

    And would I need to alter any BIOS settings to make it work or would it just be a case of slotting it in as normal?

    Thanks
     
    windy, 30 Sep 2011
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  2. GuilleAcoustic

    GuilleAcoustic Ook ? Ook !

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    Sure, your ram will just run at 1333. Just like CPUs that can be underclocked ... you can downclock your ram (maybe you'll be able to lower ram timing this way).
     
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  3. favst89

    favst89 What's a Dremel?

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    If you just slot it in as normal the bios should read the timing settings off the ram for 1333 and set it up for you, you shouldn't need to do anything really.
     
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