800Mhz DDR2 RAM on x60s?

[marttt]

Hi. I have a Thinkpad X60s 1702, which should take 667Mhz DDR2 memory. However, I was offered a (used) Samsung 2GB 800Mhz DDR2 stick for a fair price, and the seller says it should also work on systems optimized for 667Mhz.

Is this correct? Does 800Mhz DDR2 work on a Thinkpad X60s? And what are possible drawbacks of using one? Thanks!

[Tasurinchi]

I'm using 800Mhz RAM in one of my X61s with no problems so far (it runs at 667Mhz instead of 800Mhz) so I think it shouldn't be an issue in your X60s either.

[ducky2802]

all series of ram (ddr2 sodimm, or ddr3 sodimm) work regardless of speed (backwards compatible). They just down-throttle to the slowest speed of the set, no problems. Some newer ddr3 rams are low voltage/dual voltage, but I dont think Ive seen an exclusively low-voltage ram thinkpad. using higher speed ram wont hurt, but wont benefit either.

[marttt]

OK, I guess I'll make a deal then. Thanks very much guys!

UPDATE: So, I bought the memory and thus far haven't encountered any problems. Working great.