1600mhz memory in 1066mhz motherboard

roobban · Apr 8, 2015

I have 2x4gb 1600mhz memory lying around, is it possible the run them in a motherboard that is compatible to 1066mhz?

Samat · Apr 8, 2015

If it's of the same memory type as the motherboard supports then yes.

roobban · Apr 8, 2015

Yes the memories are ddr3 and the motherboard supports ddr3 but in 1066mhz

kanewolf · Apr 8, 2015

You should check what RAM voltages the motherboard supports vs what that RAM expects.

Samat · Apr 8, 2015

roobban :

Memory modules should have no problems at working with the lower frequency, you just wont get the full speed the modules support.