Can I use 1600MHz RAM instead of 1333MHz?
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Can I use 1600MHz RAM instead of 1333MHz?
In short, yes 1600mhz ram will work at 1333mhz just fine.
Is DDR3 1333MHz RAM good?
Distinguished. Yes it definitely is. Recent benchmarks show that there is little difference, like 5% between 1333Mhz or super high-end 2133Mhz modules. So it’s kind of a waste to overspend on expensive RAM.
Is it OK to buy higher Mhz RAM?
Can my computer use the faster RAM or would it cause problems? Rick’s answer: Eric, the short answer to your questions is yes. Your computer will work just fine if you install the faster RAM. It will simply run at the slower 1333Mhz speed.
Can I use RAM with higher frequency?
It makes no difference. If the RAM run as a faster frequency then supported by the CPU it will be ran at the frequency that is supported. The simple fact is your unlikely to see a difference unless you double or triple the difference of difference memory.
Does RAM speed affect FPS?
And, the answer to that is: in some scenarios and depending on how much RAM you have, yes, adding more RAM could increase your FPS. Games require a certain amount of memory to run. The amount of memory that games require to run can vary from game to game.
Does faster RAM improve performance?
Generally, the faster the RAM, the faster the processing speed. With faster RAM, you increase the speed at which memory transfers information to other components. Meaning, your fast processor now has an equally fast way of talking to the other components, making your computer much more efficient.
What happens if your RAM is too fast?
the memory will only run as fast as the memory controller on the CPU will allow. running the memory controller in the CPU at the higher speeds (overclocking) can damage the chip. the RAM will happily run at the lower speed, just like a racecar in traffic. if you are having issues return the memory clock to stock.
Is 8GB of DDR3 RAM good?
If you were building a high-end PC I would recommend 16GB to be future proof, but anything that needs more than 8GB of memory is unlikely to run on this processor and graphics card. 8GB should be fine.
