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johnnythesalesman

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I have DDR3 1600MHz ram, but in the task manager the speed says 1333MHz, is there any way to fix this? help would be appreciated
 
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Check with the free app CPU-Z, in the memory tab if freq shows as about 667 then you are at 1333, if it shows 800 you are at 1600 (DDR=DOUBLE data rate). If at 1333 (667) then what CPU, mobo and model of DRAM
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Needs more specifics to provide a more detailed answer. mainboard, CPU, memory model numbers.

In some cases the mainboard will accept higher memory, but only runs at the lower speeds unless overclocked. You'd have to check your mainboard settings in the BIOS. Some boards are also sensitive to where you have to physically indicate the higher memory speed in the BIOS so it can apply appropriate voltages. It could be a safety measure to prevent damage to components. Your mainboard, may only support the lower speed, and doesn't matter what kind of higher speed memory you put in it.
 
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johnnythesalesman

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In cpu-z my DRAM Frequency is very close to 800MHz, so thats fine, on my other computer in the task manager the frequency showed to the exact Mhz but not this computer, thats jsuta bug i guess, thanks for everyones answers
 
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