A technician needs to replace a faulty RAM module in an older workstation. The motherboard supports DDR3 memory with a maximum frequency of 1600MHz. Which of the following RAM modules would be the BEST fit for this motherboard?
The correct answer is the 'DDR3 1600MHz' module, as it matches the maximum supported frequency by the older workstation's motherboard. Installing a module with a higher frequency like 'DDR3 1866MHz' or a lower frequency like 'DDR3 1333MHz' would either potentially create incompatibility issues or degrade performance. Using a different RAM type, such as 'DDR2', would physically not fit in the DDR3 slot due to different notches and key placements on the DIMM compared to DDR3, preventing proper installation.
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