RAM Type for my PC

[BiggBakwas]

I am planning to upgrade my RAM. The motherboard information says that it 'Supports PC4-21300 (DDR4-2666)'. Does this mean that I cannot use DDR4 ram with more than 2666 MHz speed?

[Prométhée]

hi

16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)

do you need more?

Intel® Core™ i7-9700 (3 GHz base frequency, up to 4.7 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB cache, 8 cores)

the processor could handle faster memory, but nothing says it will work if it does

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pavilion-gaming-desktop-pc-790-0000i/20395823/model/29191352...

[BigBakwas]

I reviewed the motherboard information on HP's website and Intel's website for i7-9700 processor before posting my question here. Both say memory type DDR4-2666 MHz. Hence my question, would a faster RAM module work with this Mobo+Processor?

[Prométhée · Accepted solution]

So in this case it might work .. but it might be useless, because it will work at the max supported speed
a risk to take or not!

[BigBakwas]

Perfect! This is what I needed to know!

[Prométhée]

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