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RAM 1600 showing 1333 in Windows 10
06-11-2021 04:37 AM

I am using ddr3L 1600mhz but when i check my ram speed at windows 10 task manager it says I am just using 1333mhz. It all started when I cleaned my computer this morning and found out that my cmos is dying and replaced new battery.
Please help. Thank you
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06-12-2021 06:35 AM

You're very welcome.
As I posted yesterday, the DDR3-1600 memory runs at 1333 MHz because that is the fastest speed your notebook can run the memory at.
This is taken right from your PC's specs page...There is nothing wrong with your PC.
HP Pavilion TouchSmart 20-f214d All-in-One Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
Memory
- Single channel memory architecture
- Two 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets
- Supports the following:
- PC3 10600 (DDR3-1333)
- PC3 12800 (DDR3-1600)
- Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB SODIMMs
- Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit systems
NOTE:
32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory. - Supports up to 16 GB (unbuffered) on 64-bit systems
NOTE:
Maximum memory shown reflects the capability of the hardware and can be limited further in the operating system.
06-11-2021 07:06 AM

Hi:
According to the specs for the processor your PC has, the processor only runs the memory at 1333 MHz, so cleaning the PC did not cause the memory to run slower. It has always run at 1333 MHz.
AMD E-Series E1-2500 Notebook Processor - NotebookCheck.net Tech
06-11-2021 11:47 PM

Thank you for your reply.
I am just referring to HP specs that my computer is running DDR3 1600. pls find attached screenshot.
Do you think cmos battery i replaced is the culprit?
06-12-2021 06:35 AM

You're very welcome.
As I posted yesterday, the DDR3-1600 memory runs at 1333 MHz because that is the fastest speed your notebook can run the memory at.
This is taken right from your PC's specs page...There is nothing wrong with your PC.
HP Pavilion TouchSmart 20-f214d All-in-One Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
Memory
- Single channel memory architecture
- Two 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets
- Supports the following:
- PC3 10600 (DDR3-1333)
- PC3 12800 (DDR3-1600)
- Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB SODIMMs
- Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit systems
NOTE:
32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory. - Supports up to 16 GB (unbuffered) on 64-bit systems
NOTE:
Maximum memory shown reflects the capability of the hardware and can be limited further in the operating system.

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