Can my ram get faulty?

Ney10
Ney10 Member Posts: 103 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
I just bought my helios 300 and it only has 4gb 2400mhz ram and now I bought 8gb 2133mhz ram. Can it be used together without getting one of the ram faulty?

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
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    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
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    Ney10 said:
    ven98 said:
    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Just to be sure. Won't it get faulty(one of the rams)?
    No. If they are not compatible no harm will be caused to the RAM modules or the laptop.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Ney10
    Ney10 Member Posts: 103 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    ven98 said:
    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Just to be sure. Won't it get faulty(one of the rams)?
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Ney10 said:
    ven98 said:
    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Just to be sure. Won't it get faulty(one of the rams)?
    No. If they are not compatible no harm will be caused to the RAM modules or the laptop.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Ney10
    Ney10 Member Posts: 103 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    ven98 said:
    Ney10 said:
    ven98 said:
    Yes, they can be used together if the CL(CAS Latency) of both modules is the same. Because the frequency differs the 4GB module will be downclocked automatically to 2133MHz to match the frequemcy of the 8GB module.
    Just to be sure. Won't it get faulty(one of the rams)?
    No. If they are not compatible no harm will be caused to the RAM modules or the laptop.
    Thank you sir!
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    You are welcome :)
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

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