Speed detected is 1200 megahertz.
Speed detected is 1200 megahertz.
I recently assembled my first PC and everything went smoothly—no crashes or drops. But my HyperX Fury with two 8GB RAM sticks (rated for 2666 MHz) was detected by Task Manager as only 1200 MHz. After checking, I learned my motherboard and CPU support up to 2400 MHz RAM. Setting it to 2400 MHz didn’t fix the issue, and Chrome is running sluggishly now. Any suggestions? Thanks! Simon
In short: Task Manager shows 1200Mhz, but your RAM operates at 2400Mhz. This happens because the speed is measured in megahertz cycles per second, and each cycle involves two data transfers. Manufacturers use the term 'Mhz' for this measurement, so 2400Mhz is accurate. If you're looking for a motherboard that supports higher speeds, check its specifications.