What happens if you put 3200MHz RAM in a 2400MHz motherboard?
New 16GB DDR4 2400 MHz PC4-19200 Laptop SODIMM 260-Pin Memory RAM EB21-A12
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Open Jan 14, 2026 - 11:59 AM
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Jan 14, 2026 - 11:59 AM
If you put 3200MHz RAM in a 2400MHz motherboard, the RAM will automatically downclock to run at the motherboard’s maximum supported speed of 2400MHz. This means you won’t get the full speed of the RAM, but it should still work without issues.
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