Quick question regarding RAM compatibility

[Sparky]

I just bought some DDR3 RAM @ 1333MHz. The i-7 processor I am getting only supports DDR3 RAM up to 1066MHz (all i-7's only support 1066MHz DDR3 RAM weirdly).

Does anyone know whether my RAM will work but just at 1066MHz (what I assumed when buying the RAM) or will it not work at all or is it fairly system dependent (i.e dependent on motherboard, etc too)?

I would usually check more thoroughly before buying but I have a mate who will buy it off me if it doesn't work with my setup so I just got it without worrying about it too much.

 

[MineMineMine]

my guess is that it should work just fine.

but i don't know though

 

[scalyblue]

Most quality RAM will have the capability of SPD (Serial Presence Detect) and can pass on information regarding its timing and CAS latency to the mainboard. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[Sparky]

Thanks scalyblue. Well I guess I'll be able to test whether you're right in week once I get the rest of my PC components and have some time to piece them together!

 

[FaithlessThinker]

You will merely have a bottleneck effect. Your RAM will function, but at the lowest speed possible.

It seems you have taken a Bloomfield or Gulftown processor. Maybe you should have taken Lynnfield instead.