quick memory-motherboard question

Cru54d3r · 19 Jul 2010 at 16:58

If a memory kit is rated above that which a motherboard can support (eg ddr2 mem at 1150mhz but motherboard only supports up to 1066) will the memory still work but be capped to 1066? Or will it just refuse to work?

Thanks

Destination · 19 Jul 2010 at 18:21

It'll work fine, at the lower rate.

Cru54d3r · 22 Jul 2010 at 23:50

Can any one please add/verify/confirm this - need to be 100% sure in my mind - not that i dont trust kikari just i have had conflicting answers from other people

thanks

bifday2k · 23 Jul 2010 at 00:05

higher rated memory, should work, but will run at a slower speed, that the mobo is rated too.

Now as with anything this is not always guaranteed, as some mobo's can just be a pain in the u know what, but in theory it should work