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Can I use 1333MHz RAM on a 1066MHz board?
No, the correct answer is that it does not matter. You can mix RAM of both speeds (1066/1333). The system will automatically use the slower speed, but there is no risk of system crashes. And no, 1333MHz RAM will not be recognized in a 2009 iMac, but 1066MHz in the 2010 is just fine.
Is 1333MHz good for RAM?
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.
Can I use 1333mHz and 1600mHz RAM together?
You can, both sticks will run at 1333MHz. As long as your motherboard supports more than 8gb of RAM, which most of them do.
Can I use 1600mHz RAM on 1333mHz motherboard?
The compatibility of the ram depends more on your motherboard than your cpu. If your motherboard supports the 1600mHz, then it is likely that the g3258 will also. However, the cpu spec sheet says that it only supports up to 1333mHz, so if you use 1600mHz sticks it may downclock them to 1333mHz.
Is 1600MHz RAM good?
For most games, 1600mhz RAM is a good enough speed. You won’t run into many issues, as long as the other pieces of your build can live up to the speed. One thing to note is that most DDR3 1600mhz RAM devices are significantly impacted by other devices in your computer.
Can I use 1600MHz RAM with 1333mHz RAM?
Is the 1333Mhz RAM on my MacBook Pro working?
The 1333 ram may or may not work. It is not working at 1333 if your computer specs are for 1066 ram. The best advice is to use only the ram specified for your computer.
What kind of RAM is in a MacBook Pro 1066?
I ordered an upgrade kit from Ramjet to go from 2GB to 8GB. Installed two 4GB modules and everything seems to be fine. However, after checking “About This Mac” I find that the installed ram is 1333, not 1066. They apparently shipped the wrong thing. As I said, everything seems fine, despite warnings I’ve seen here.
What kind of RAM does a MacBook Pro have?
I accidentily bought 8GB of 1333mhz RAM for my mid 2009 13″ MacBook Pro (the name and number scheme is too closely related). It ran fine, but the shared video RAM was running at 1333mhz, and the system RAM was running at 1066, which I find difficult to understand how it did that.
Can a MacBook Pro have 1600 MHz memory?
You could add the 1600 MHz memory for your MacBook Pro even though it’s designed for a slower memory (1066 MHz) – it ought to work, but you’d be better off buying from a place that accepts returns. Here’s some relevant information from Crucial on memory speeds (emphasis mine):