memory downclocking

[millsdh]

In general, does memory always downclock? i.e. ddr3-1333 would run at ddr3-1066 speeds or ddr2-800 would run at ddr2-667 speeds?

 

[bynextfei]

the answer is yes.. if you have a ddr3 1600mhz you always can put it to 1333mhz or 800mhz..
but why would you do that ?

 

[larrymoencurly]

The only time underclocking RAM didn't work for me was when I used some DDR PC3200 at the failsafe defaults of a mobo made for PC2100.

 

[asyork]

My ram (still need to test more, but I'm leaning towards ram) is acting up, and I tried downclocking it from 1600 to 800 and my mobo wouldn't even post. It works at every other multiplier I've tried though. There is no telling if that was the rams fault or the mobos fault. In theory it should work.