Motherboard Memory Question

If my motherboard%26#39;s memory standard is DDR2 800, could it support DDR2 1000 or more? Would it make a difference if I got a faster speed SDRAM?Motherboard Memory Question
[QUOTE=''PixelChief'']If my motherboard%26#39;s memory standard is DDR2 800, could it support DDR2 1000 or more? Would it make a difference if I got a faster speed SDRAM?[/QUOTE]You would have to check that out in your Mobo manual but as for the speed i dont think it would matter unless your doing some really memory intensive apps or games. but heck if you%26#39;ve got the money then theres nothing wrong with going a bit faster. Motherboard Memory Question
if your mobos max mem speed is 800mhz and you put a 1000mhz stick it will be downclocked to 800mhz, unless you OC it
[QUOTE=''marlonsm'']if your mobos max mem speed is 800mhz and you put a 1000mhz stick it will be downclocked to 800mhz, unless you OC it[/QUOTE]Yes that will happen