Ddr3 frequency and timing question

[bartoktoma]

Hi!

If I buy a 2000 or 1600 MHz memory, than will it certainly work in my 1333 MHz compatible motherboard with a 1333 frequency. In other words, operating at a significantly lower frequency can not be a problem, can it?

The timing of a memory, more precisely the time it takes a memory to for example read (for example in ns) is fully independent of the frequency used, isn't it?
So for example if I buy a 2000 MHz memory with CL9 timing, than will it definitely work with a CL6 timing at 1333 MHz? (6 = 9*1333/2000)

Thank you for your help in advance.

Toma

 

[viper_69]

no you will just operate at what your motherboard puts out....which also means overclocking your ram if your into that is more stable

 

[bartoktoma]

Hi!

I don't really understand your answer. Did you mean that memories will definitely work at lower than specified speeds if the motherboard supports it?

 

[viper_69]

yes thats what im saying

 

[bartoktoma]

Best answer selected by bartoktoma.

 

[bartoktoma]

Thank you

 

[viper_69]

Thank you

your welcome glad I could help!!