Ram

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by hippo453, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. hippo453

    hippo453 Geek Trainee

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    will any damage be done to a computer of clocked to 533 if 667 ram is put in it? will it work?
     
    hippo453, Mar 28, 2007
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  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    No. RAM is rated by the maximum speed supported. The manufacturer is stating that the RAM is guaranteed to work up to a certain speed.

    Another way I put it:

    RAM is like a tire speed rating. A tire rated for 150MPH will run fine at 40MPH. The same idea applies to RAM.
     
    Big B, Mar 28, 2007
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  3. hippo453

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    ah so it doesnt matter thanks
     
    hippo453, Mar 28, 2007
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