3200Mhz instead of 2666mhz

joshfourie · 2024-08-27T00:17:53+0100

Hi
I have an i5 10400F CPU and H470M-plus motherboard which is rated at max compatible ram of DDR4 2666Mhz. Currently installed 16gb 2666Mhz. Question...can I install additional 3200Mhz DDR4, or will it just not detect it? I know that all ram will run on the slowest installed speed of 2666, which is fine, but is buying and installing 3200Mhz not advisable and money in the bin. There's a lot of specials on 3200Mhz ram as it most common and therefore the interest.

ShrimpBrime · 2024-08-27T01:05:55+0100

joshfourie said:
Hi
I have an i5 10400F CPU and H470M-plus motherboard which is rated at max compatible ram of DDR4 2666Mhz. Currently installed 16gb 2666Mhz. Question...can I install additional 3200Mhz DDR4, or will it just not detect it? I know that all ram will run on the slowest installed speed of 2666, which is fine, but is buying and installing 3200Mhz not advisable and money in the bin. There's a lot of specials on 3200Mhz ram as it most common and therefore the interest.

Yes the 3200mhz stick should be equipped with Jedec timings and speeds and would probably work ok. And dual channel should help with the performance too. So buy a 3200mhz stick and slap it in. Probably more good than bad will come of it.

System Name	I don't name my rig
Processor	14700K
Motherboard	Asus Strix B660-G (clock gen)
Cooling	Air/water/DryIce
Memory	DDR5 G.Skill Z5 RGB 6000mhz C36
Video Card(s)	RTX 4070 Super
Storage	980 Pro
Display(s)	Some LED 1080P TV
Case	Open bench
Audio Device(s)	Some Old Sherwood stereo and old cabinet speakers
Power Supply	Corsair 1050w HX series
Mouse	Razor Mamba Tournament Edition
Keyboard	Logitech G910
VR HMD	Quest 2
Software	Windows
Benchmark Scores	Max Freq 13700K 6.7ghz DryIce Max Freq 14700K 7.0ghz DryIce Max all time Freq FX-8300 7685mhz LN2

3200Mhz instead of 2666mhz

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