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Will RAM run at a frequency higher than the CPU's system bus frequency?
Hello.
I am planning to increase the amount of RAM in my desktop computer.
At the moment, I have 4GB of DDR3 1.5V 1333Hz RAM (2 sticks of 2GB each), which were purchased 6 years ago.
I plan to add another 8GB of DDR3 RAM, 1600MHz (2 sticks of 4GB each).
I admit the possibility of completely removing the original 2 bars of 2GB each, since 8GB is enough for me. My motherboard data
sheet (GA-EP45T-UD3LR Rev 1.3) says "4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets for 1.5V RAM modules up to 16 GB", "Processor: 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB ". System bus frequency
my CPU (Intel Q8300): " 1333 MHz ".
Question: Will the 1600MHz RAM sticks I plan to buy work in my system at 1333MHz?
PS I'm planning to buy 1600MHz RAM, because in the future I might be able to overclock my CPU's system bus to 1600MHz. Although I have never done this before.
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Question: Will the new (planned for purchase) RAM sticks (with a frequency of 1600MHz) work in my system at a frequency of 1333 MHz?
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