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Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by acefsj, Nov 14, 2009.

  1. acefsj TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 141

    If my computer says it's compatible ram is 166 or 200 mhz and i put in 400 mhz what will happen
    acefsj, Nov 14, 2009
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  2. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Sometimes it will work at the maximum board allowed amount (200MHz)
    Sometimes it won't work and the computer won't turn on
    I have never seen it hurt the Motherboard though (possibly the Ram) but not the Motherboard)
    kimsland, Nov 14, 2009
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  3. acefsj TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 141

    K thanks ya it works so hopefully nothing bad will happen\
    acefsj, Nov 14, 2009
    #3

  4. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,795   +24

    is the 400Mhz the actual speed or the DDR (effective) speed?
    red1776, Nov 14, 2009
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  5. acefsj TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 141

    it's the ddr speed is 400 and my motherboard is compatible with 166 or 200 it works but seems slow
    acefsj, Nov 14, 2009
    #5
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