can i install DDR2 800 with 667 ?

suhas_sm said:

Are those compatible as long as the motherboard supports both the speeds ? I need a 100% assured reply...

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if ur mobo supports ram of freq below 800Mhz, u can install 800Mhz ram sticks & they'll clock down to appropriate speed & work fine.

@OP:
Which board..?

ASUS p5w dh deluxe

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It supports DDR2 800/ 667/ 533.

Though it is advised to keep both modules of same speed.

suhas_sm said:

Are those compatible as long as the motherboard supports both the speeds ? I need a 100% assured reply...

Thanks

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Well if u hv 2 ram sticks then both hv to be of the same frequency but if u r
installing one then if ur board supports 667 still u can use 800 as it wil clock down to 667

yes ,you can use it

sure u can...it will underclock to 667 timings