Old DDR3 1600MHz RAM may operate more slowly when paired with a server CPU.
Old DDR3 1600MHz RAM may operate more slowly when paired with a server CPU.
I bought a new server and am collecting components for upgrades. It’s an older model with two E5-2620 V1 chips. The processor only supports DDR3 speeds of 800/1066/1333. My friend has a Server ECC DDR3 board running at 1600MHz, but it would still fit if the sockets accommodated different CPUs. I’m wondering if it would still function at that speed—maybe it will slow down to 1333 again. It’s tough to find specific details on this. Thanks in advance.
It doesn’t have to slow down your RAM, but check your BIOS and set the memory speed to 1333 just in case.
It seems you're referring to performance issues with dual-channel configurations. You might mean a situation where using two DIMMs causes the clock speed to drop significantly, leading to slower speeds. This can happen if the module's design limits performance in such setups.