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I have 3 DDR3 sticks of GEIL memory that says 1600 on the box. First it was reported as running at 1333 by my OS so I changed those values from 1333 in my bios to 1600. However it still gets reported as 1333 (Anyone an idea why? Mobo: Asrock Supercomputer).
I don't really mind that really since I highly doubt the performance difference between 1333 and 1600 is really noticeable (correct me if I'm wrong).
Now I need to buy additional memory. I was wondering if memory of the same brand with the same RAS/CAS latencies but running at 1333 will be compatible with 1600 I have if I let them run at the standard 1333?
I assume you are talking about one of the three Geil 1600 models listed here? http://www.asrock.com/mb/memory/X58%20SuperComputer.pdf that's just to confirm, since those are the three 1600 Geil sticks recommended. It's unlikely that you purchased 1600 but were shipped 1333... but still possible.
– Bon Gart – 2012-06-12T19:32:07.343The 1333 should be compatible with the 1600, if you decide to buy more. – None – 2012-06-12T20:05:46.713
I have the box it's definitely 1600, also gets reported as such in the metadata. But it runs at 1333. – Lucas Kauffman – 2012-06-12T21:56:58.230