Is there a big difference between 1333 and 1600 Ram?
But 1333 CL7 performs better than 1600 CL9. Timings specially help in games and have noticeable impact ! If you want it for OC, then 1600 gives you more OC room with FSB-based overclocking ! Now days almost all 1333 kits can do CL7, even those cheap value rams can do it !
Can I use 1600mhz RAM with 1333MHz RAM?
Yes, you can mix 1333 and 1600 MHz RAM sticks, however the system will downclock all RAM to the speed of the slowest stick. For best performance, try and buy RAM that is the same speed or faster.
Is 8gb 1333MHz RAM good?
Yes it definitely is. Recent benchmarks show that there is little difference, like 5% between 1333Mhz or super high-end 2133Mhz modules. So it’s kind of a waste to overspend on expensive RAM. Your extra dollars will be better spent on a SSD, or a better GPU or CPU.
Why does my 1600mhz RAM shows 1333MHz?
1333 is the default and every RAM set rated for that speed or faster will default to 1333. Go to the overclocking section of your BIOS and poke around for RAM timing and there should be an option for enable XMP. Just save and boot into windows to check it. It will not harm anything.
Does the speed of RAM matter?
RAM doesn’t process any data, but just moves it around your computer like a traffic guard. Much like cell service, the more bars you have the better the phone can access the internet. So yes, having more speed is better.
Can you mix DDR3 and DDR3L memory?
DDR3 cannot run at the low voltage, however DDR3L can operate at both low and standard voltage. So at standard voltage, DDR3 and DDR3L can be used together.
Why is my RAM speed at 1333?
DDR memory makes an operation on the leading edge and the trailing edge of each clock cycle, so there are two operations per clock. So, a 1333 MHz memory bus speed clock equals 2666 MT/s DDR RAM. This would often erroneously called 2666 MHz RAM, but it isn’t really. It is 2666 MT/s RAM.
What happens if I use RAM of a faster speed than the CPU supports?
The memory can only be access as quickly as it was designed. If you use faster memory then the CPU supoprts the speed is limited by the CPU. You gain nothing by putting memory faster then can be supported by the motherboard, infact, past a certain point the memory might not even result in a POST.
Can I use 1.35 V instead of 1.5 V RAM?
Yes, you can use a low voltage RAM module, rated at 1.35 V or 1.25V with a normal RAM module rated at 1.5 V. The Low voltage RAMs (DDR3L) are backwards compatible so they would work with most of the CPU and Motherboard combinations.
Can I put 8GB and 16GB RAM together?
Yes, you can mix different size ram together. You’ll want to try to match the CAS latency, timings, and speed though!