No, it won't work. The RAM must match or be higher than the CPU's maximum supported frequency.
No, it won't work. The RAM must match or be higher than the CPU's maximum supported frequency.
Purchased a Fury 2x16GB 2Rx8 3200mhz kit for a Dell Precision laptop. Upon arrival, it was missing, so I returned it and received a more capable Zbook 15 G5 at a lower cost. I still wish to upgrade the RAM in that laptop, but HP’s official service guide doesn’t list the memory speed—only that my model with the Xeon E2176M can support up to 4x16GB modules using the specified part number. Some sources claim it can handle 64GB or even 128GB, but no one mentions the exact speeds. I assume the system reaches a maximum of around 2666mhz for this processor. I searched online, but most results were confusing, irrelevant, or promoted upgrade services. I’m sorry for asking such a basic question, but since my current RAM is already much faster than what I think the system can handle, will it simply slow down? I’ve never used DDR4 memory before, so I want to confirm it behaves differently from older models. The kit’s part number is KF432S20IB/16, and I have two units for slots 0 and 1.
Higher than the supported speed needs XMP enabled. Many original manufacturer BIOSes restrict these adjustments. The CPU typically backs official speeds at DDR4 2666MHz or LPDDR3 2133MHz. Your 3200MHz RAM will drop to 2666MHz. Which HP laptop did you purchase?
Uncertain about whether a workstation laptop supports XMP settings, but my old Precision M6700 can run 1866mhz DDR3 memory at its XMP speed without any setup, which gives some optimism. At least it will still operate at 2666 MHz, though I was worried it might not boot at all. Thanks!
Occasionally, some boards are particular, so when it doesn’t work, just send it back and collect the 2666MHz kit or purchase a set to pair with the original one.