Can i use slower memory

Ask Question. Asked 7 years, 9 months ago. Active 7 years, 9 months ago. Viewed 15k times. Improve this question. Jin Jin 63 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 3 3 bronze badges. I'm still using the original MHz stick. Is it safe to switch to the slower sticks? You do understand the Mhz stick will be downclocked, right? My concern is whether the motherboard is compatible with the slower sticks. Show 1 more comment. Active Oldest Votes.

But you can't damage the computer by trying. If memtest fails it's not going to work in the normal OS either. Improve this answer. Tonny Tonny I'm not looking for opinions--or facts--as to whether or not this will work. I want to know if there is risk of damage to the computer, hardware voltage? As to whether or not it will work, if there is consensus that the hardware will survive a test, I'll try it.

FYI, the "new" mini is a 6,2 system. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. If you do try it out, let us know how it works. Improve this answer. Do you have any sources on this? I can't imagine there isn't a mechanism to handle this.

Source: discussions. There's no reason to build in a safeguard for a downgrade because nobody in their right mind would make that downgrade. AlexanderMomchliov I have had occasions where Macs would not boot when memory that is faster then specified was used - I think it is something to do with parts of the system addressing the memory at the higher speed while other parts are not able to do so.

X Donate Contact us. New posts Trending Search forums. What's new. New posts New profile posts Latest activity. Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts Billboard Trophies. Consequence of slower RAM on processor. Thread starter psycher1 Start date Sep 18, Forums Hardware CPUs. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Previous Next Sort by votes. Mar 7, 94 0 10, Exactly as the title states. I jumped the gun when I bought ram. I'm beginning to understand these things at a more advanced level, and regret not purchasing a faster memory set. But how much of a performance increase would I see if I had bought a faster memory set?

My motherboard doesn't have four slots so I can only use two at a time; BUT, if I upgraded my motherboard in the future, would having all 4 memory sticks help mask the slow speeds by giving it two more areas to take memory from? Should I be concerned? I don't understand why it isn't reporting May 30, 1, 0 11, Slower ram only affects overclocking process and makes them more difficult.

In some situations, a faster memory module might be less expensive than a slower one. Even if you can't reap the full benefits of the newer RAM, your computer will still become faster than it was. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads.

Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors.