Will 1600 Mhz Run On Motherboard Rated At 1333 Mhz

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If u want use that 1600 RAM on ur mobo, u need set all the specs of the RAM manually in the BIOS and cross fingers for the stability of the rig.

If you are getting the 1600Mhz at very little price difference than the 1333Mhz version, then its okay to get it. Your ECS motherboard does not state support for 1600 so it means you have to take the risk that it may not be stable. If it is not stable, then you can just run your 1600Mhz RAM down to 1333MHz.

PS: Actually those RAM's that are sold as 1600Mhz are just 1333Mhz that has been guaranteed to run 1600MHz under OC. And in any case, I do not forsee that you will perceive much difference in performance running 1600Mhz from 1333Mhz.

I had an ECS motherboard, and I had issues setting up memory kits. The best practice regarding to Elitegroup´s motherboards is to buy memory from their qualified vendor list http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail...