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    mixing 1333mhz and 1600mhz ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jedisurfer1, Apr 28, 2013.

  1. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    I have a laptop with 4 dimms. Has anyone run dimms such as 2 x 8gb dimms at 1333mhz and 2 x 8gb dimms at 1600mhz.
     
    jedisurfer1, Apr 28, 2013
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  2. NORTHBYTEN

    NORTHBYTEN Notebook Enthusiast

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    RAM will always run at the slower stick's speed regardless
     
    NORTHBYTEN, Apr 28, 2013
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yeah, if you're wondering about compatibility it really shouldn't be a problem.
     
    Commander Wolf, Apr 28, 2013
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