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Combining a 32GB 3200MHz and a 16GB 3000MHz SSD for better performance

Combining a 32GB 3200MHz and a 16GB 3000MHz SSD for better performance

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CastDatRod
Member
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04-06-2021, 03:29 PM
#1
I have Corsair-Vengeance-3000MHz installed. I’m checking if I can add Corsair-Vengeance-3200MHz-RGB to my 4-slot motherboard without performance issues. My system is an Intel i7-7700K with a 3060 ASUS Prime Z270-A.
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CastDatRod
04-06-2021, 03:29 PM #1

I have Corsair-Vengeance-3000MHz installed. I’m checking if I can add Corsair-Vengeance-3200MHz-RGB to my 4-slot motherboard without performance issues. My system is an Intel i7-7700K with a 3060 ASUS Prime Z270-A.

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courageousboy
Junior Member
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04-14-2021, 12:23 AM
#2
You require 48GB of RAM for advanced applications or large-scale processing. Consider upgrading from your current 2x8GB setup to a more suitable configuration.
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courageousboy
04-14-2021, 12:23 AM #2

You require 48GB of RAM for advanced applications or large-scale processing. Consider upgrading from your current 2x8GB setup to a more suitable configuration.

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Pyromax33
Member
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04-14-2021, 06:04 AM
#3
You can test it and check its performance. The memory controller on the 7700K may resist, but it’s safe to try. It’s possible you could run everything at 3200 if the 3000 RAM supports the overclock.
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Pyromax33
04-14-2021, 06:04 AM #3

You can test it and check its performance. The memory controller on the 7700K may resist, but it’s safe to try. It’s possible you could run everything at 3200 if the 3000 RAM supports the overclock.

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masterofmen12
Member
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04-18-2021, 07:40 PM
#4
You likely require additional memory, which is why you added more RAM. The issue centers on whether your system needs over 32GB of RAM. If yes, using all four sticks would be beneficial, and the performance benefits from any speed penalties will justify it. In the ideal case, it could reach 3000MHz CL16, while in the worst case it might hit JEDEC speeds—both slower than a dedicated 3200MHz setup. If you don’t need more than 32GB, remove the existing sticks. This allows you to operate at the kit’s rated speed of 3200MHz, which will be quicker and simpler to achieve with all four sticks running together.
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masterofmen12
04-18-2021, 07:40 PM #4

You likely require additional memory, which is why you added more RAM. The issue centers on whether your system needs over 32GB of RAM. If yes, using all four sticks would be beneficial, and the performance benefits from any speed penalties will justify it. In the ideal case, it could reach 3000MHz CL16, while in the worst case it might hit JEDEC speeds—both slower than a dedicated 3200MHz setup. If you don’t need more than 32GB, remove the existing sticks. This allows you to operate at the kit’s rated speed of 3200MHz, which will be quicker and simpler to achieve with all four sticks running together.

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Lukepvp27
Member
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04-30-2021, 05:00 PM
#5
I think I’ll stick with what I have instead of buying another one. I’m not sure about the extra 32GB, and I probably won’t bother trying the 16GB version.
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Lukepvp27
04-30-2021, 05:00 PM #5

I think I’ll stick with what I have instead of buying another one. I’m not sure about the extra 32GB, and I probably won’t bother trying the 16GB version.