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1866MHz ram on 1600MHz motherboard

Dear,
I have intel dx58so motherboard which supports 1600MHz RAM.
Can I install on it RAM with 1866 MHz http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R1SN36/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=?
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It might work, but it will not work faster than the motherboard, so there is no advantage to it. You would be better to get the memory specified for your motherboard.

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I am planning to get newer motherboard soon therefore I want to get suitable memory for the upcoming motherboard, but in the same time works with my actual motherboard.
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Mostly I agree with what t_u said ( might work, but only at 1600, no advantage).
But being a little more adventurous, and if I was getting the ram anyway, and it is the same voltage, I would get it early and try 1 stick to start with, just to see if it would boot.

note:
While it is a low risk experiment, there is always a chance something could go wrong. So it has to be your decision whether to go for it or not.
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that ram is 1.5 V  so be sure it handles it, and check if the other ram is 1.5 V also ! (if you installed other ram before)
I've requested that this question be deleted for the following reason:

I found the solution myself.
It will not work on my motherboard for 2 reawsons:
1- the motherboard dont suppot 1866 Mhz Memories.
2- Each slot can't handle more han 4 GB memory.
We told you earlier back the motherboard would not support the faster memory. So I don't think you found the solution yourself.

See:   http:#a39012977

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