A user's device needs more memory, so a technician installs extra RAM with the following specifications: 2 x8Gb DDR3-1066(PC3-S500) 1 x 16Gb DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) Which of the following speeds would…

The correct answer is A. 1,066. When multiple RAM modules with different speeds are installed in a system, the system will default to the speed of the slowest module to maintain reliability and stability. In this case: The system contains two DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) modules and one DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) module…

Submitted by suresh_in· Mar 30, 2026Hardware

Question

A user's device needs more memory, so a technician installs extra RAM with the following specifications:

2 x8Gb DDR3-1066(PC3-S500) 1 x 16Gb DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) Which of the following speeds would maximize reliability?

Options

A1,066
B1 333
C8.500
D10,600

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(51 responses)

A
73% (37)
B
16% (8)
C
4% (2)
D
8% (4)

Explanation

When multiple RAM modules with different speeds are installed in a system, the system will default to the speed of the slowest module to maintain reliability and stability. In this case: The system contains two DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) modules and one DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) module. The slowest RAM speed is DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500), and the system will run all memory modules at this speed to prevent timing mismatches and data corruption.

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#RAM installation#Memory speed#DDR3#PC3 specifications

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