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combining memory rates

combining memory rates

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omniclean
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06-26-2016, 10:48 PM
#1
the ram in my pc has now reached 8gb at 2666mhz speed. prices were high, but this was the most affordable option i found—129 dollars. i used a gift card to purchase it. i’m considering upgrading to improve gaming performance on vega11. some sites sell 2400mhz ram with only 4gb available, unless you’re willing to pay more for faster speeds. my current ram is 8gb 2666mhz and it’s on a site where i got gift cards. i placed an order on one of those sites, and they matched the price to another listing for 69.99 dollars plus shipping. now it’s 64 dollars plus shipping. i have five days before the price rises again to 109 dollars. should i go with the 8gb 2666mhz model or look for a 4gb 2400mhz option at a lower cost?
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omniclean
06-26-2016, 10:48 PM #1

the ram in my pc has now reached 8gb at 2666mhz speed. prices were high, but this was the most affordable option i found—129 dollars. i used a gift card to purchase it. i’m considering upgrading to improve gaming performance on vega11. some sites sell 2400mhz ram with only 4gb available, unless you’re willing to pay more for faster speeds. my current ram is 8gb 2666mhz and it’s on a site where i got gift cards. i placed an order on one of those sites, and they matched the price to another listing for 69.99 dollars plus shipping. now it’s 64 dollars plus shipping. i have five days before the price rises again to 109 dollars. should i go with the 8gb 2666mhz model or look for a 4gb 2400mhz option at a lower cost?

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Crackalack
Member
161
06-27-2016, 06:10 AM
#2
You can operate RAM at reduced rates. Using a 2666mhz stick allows you to align with the current 2400mhz stick or attempt to shift the 2400mhz stick to 2666mhz.
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Crackalack
06-27-2016, 06:10 AM #2

You can operate RAM at reduced rates. Using a 2666mhz stick allows you to align with the current 2400mhz stick or attempt to shift the 2400mhz stick to 2666mhz.

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_NoWay_
Member
105
06-27-2016, 06:44 AM
#3
We need more options—8GB and 16GB configurations will provide better longevity. With an 8+4 arrangement, just the 8GB will run at dual-channel speeds while the others use single-channel, which is a poor choice for iGPU performance.
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_NoWay_
06-27-2016, 06:44 AM #3

We need more options—8GB and 16GB configurations will provide better longevity. With an 8+4 arrangement, just the 8GB will run at dual-channel speeds while the others use single-channel, which is a poor choice for iGPU performance.

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LionSpear
Member
214
06-29-2016, 07:10 PM
#4
Consider keeping the 8GB and look for a model with 2400MHz RAM to align with your PC. Alternatively, you could upgrade the existing 2666MHz RAM to match 2400MHz.
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LionSpear
06-29-2016, 07:10 PM #4

Consider keeping the 8GB and look for a model with 2400MHz RAM to align with your PC. Alternatively, you could upgrade the existing 2666MHz RAM to match 2400MHz.

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AnnaRuthie
Member
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06-29-2016, 09:44 PM
#5
Just slow it down or speed it up the other way if you want.
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AnnaRuthie
06-29-2016, 09:44 PM #5

Just slow it down or speed it up the other way if you want.

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Starkiff
Junior Member
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07-04-2016, 12:59 AM
#6
Order an 8GB drive. The claimed rate isn’t a constant but depends on the RAM performance. The RAM might operate at a slower pace.
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Starkiff
07-04-2016, 12:59 AM #6

Order an 8GB drive. The claimed rate isn’t a constant but depends on the RAM performance. The RAM might operate at a slower pace.

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MS_TWINS
Member
230
07-04-2016, 03:15 PM
#7
It’s not advisable to push your RAM beyond its rated speed without proper testing, as it could cause instability or failure. Consider checking compatibility first.
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MS_TWINS
07-04-2016, 03:15 PM #7

It’s not advisable to push your RAM beyond its rated speed without proper testing, as it could cause instability or failure. Consider checking compatibility first.

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Beatdown1423
Member
56
07-16-2016, 12:59 AM
#8
It's possible 2666mhz is a mild issue, but there are no assurances.
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Beatdown1423
07-16-2016, 12:59 AM #8

It's possible 2666mhz is a mild issue, but there are no assurances.