Memory compatibility

[Fenlig]

Can I use Ram that is 1600mhz in a mobo that only support 1333mhz?

 

[RJC]

Should work fine, the ram will work at the lower speed.
What motherboard are you using or looking at?

 

[Fenlig]

You see ive got a extra core 2 and some sticks of ddr3 lying around and want to make use of them.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-308-GI

 

[RJC]

They should work fine, with a overclock you may get them to run @ 1600mhz

 

[Stevinchy]

They should work fine, with a overclock you may get them to run @ 1600mhz

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