RAM clock compatibility with i5-2500

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Matt_SC_BR

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Hello guys, i suspect my memory stick on my second computer is starting to fail (it was only 2gb anyway) so i will be buying a couple DDR3 8gb sticks to replace it.

i checked my motherboard (z68ma-d2h-b3) and it supports up to 2133MHz DDR3 ram.

BUT, i checked ARK for my i5 2500, and i says that it only supports up to 1333MHz DDR3 ram...

So, my question is: what will happen if i buy 2 sticks of 1866 or 1600MHz and put them on my PC? will my CPU be in danger? is it safe? Should i really buy only 1333MHz ram?

thanks!
 
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Tradesman1
Most all 2500s are fine with DRAM up through 1600, some higher. While a mobo can handle higher DRAM the defining factor is the MC (memory controller) of the CPU. For1866 and higher often need a K model CPU as an OC of the CPU may be required
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Most all 2500s are fine with DRAM up through 1600, some higher. While a mobo can handle higher DRAM the defining factor is the MC (memory controller) of the CPU. For1866 and higher often need a K model CPU as an OC of the CPU may be required
 
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