F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider blending RAM from two distinct manufacturers while maintaining compatibility with your existing CAS legacy.

Consider blending RAM from two distinct manufacturers while maintaining compatibility with your existing CAS legacy.

Consider blending RAM from two distinct manufacturers while maintaining compatibility with your existing CAS legacy.

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sniperboy650
Senior Member
735
06-08-2021, 09:09 PM
#1
You should think carefully about buying them. The Kingspec uses a different chip type (Cl16) than the Kingston (Cl19), even though both are 8GB and 2666Mhz. Make sure they’re compatible before deciding. Apologies for the confusion!
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sniperboy650
06-08-2021, 09:09 PM #1

You should think carefully about buying them. The Kingspec uses a different chip type (Cl16) than the Kingston (Cl19), even though both are 8GB and 2666Mhz. Make sure they’re compatible before deciding. Apologies for the confusion!

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PenguinLae
Junior Member
1
06-09-2021, 03:59 PM
#2
Sure, but is it necessary? No, the current speed is already low, and installing a CL19 kit will make the other setup even slower.
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PenguinLae
06-09-2021, 03:59 PM #2

Sure, but is it necessary? No, the current speed is already low, and installing a CL19 kit will make the other setup even slower.

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swatforce310
Junior Member
14
06-09-2021, 04:39 PM
#3
Can it kill my ram?
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swatforce310
06-09-2021, 04:39 PM #3

Can it kill my ram?

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The_Trap
Member
223
06-14-2021, 11:18 PM
#4
Maybe it could help if it succeeds, otherwise you might lose your hair after dealing with all the problems and fixes that could happen
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The_Trap
06-14-2021, 11:18 PM #4

Maybe it could help if it succeeds, otherwise you might lose your hair after dealing with all the problems and fixes that could happen

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tanookitales
Junior Member
8
06-15-2021, 04:00 AM
#5
But as noted by Ripred, your memory speed will revert to the lowest setting if it functions properly. I lean toward mixed memory over time, since I’ve found it wasn’t ideal. Yes, I encountered a few really annoying problems, so I no longer take risks. Nowadays, RAM is so affordable that I prioritize cost over performance. I recall spending 400USD on just 16MB—back then, that was the price I paid for building PCs. My mix came from budget constraints, not just leftover parts.
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tanookitales
06-15-2021, 04:00 AM #5

But as noted by Ripred, your memory speed will revert to the lowest setting if it functions properly. I lean toward mixed memory over time, since I’ve found it wasn’t ideal. Yes, I encountered a few really annoying problems, so I no longer take risks. Nowadays, RAM is so affordable that I prioritize cost over performance. I recall spending 400USD on just 16MB—back then, that was the price I paid for building PCs. My mix came from budget constraints, not just leftover parts.

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Texas1047
Posting Freak
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06-15-2021, 05:49 AM
#6
Man, I was shocked by how much it cost me $165 for 16GB back then during the shortage.
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Texas1047
06-15-2021, 05:49 AM #6

Man, I was shocked by how much it cost me $165 for 16GB back then during the shortage.

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_xCozmic
Junior Member
46
06-20-2021, 01:37 AM
#7
times changed but my first PC came from a 3-year employer purchase since it was costly. European governments enabled employees to buy computers without bank loans or high fees. It was an early effort to promote computer usage in the early 90s.
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_xCozmic
06-20-2021, 01:37 AM #7

times changed but my first PC came from a 3-year employer purchase since it was costly. European governments enabled employees to buy computers without bank loans or high fees. It was an early effort to promote computer usage in the early 90s.

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Leyhaya
Posting Freak
801
06-20-2021, 03:11 AM
#8
Can you confirm if your motherboard supports BIOS settings for adjusting CPU voltage, timings, RAM voltage and clock speed? If yes, it should work well with overclocking features without too many issues. However, running all sticks at the lowest speeds might cause crashes. There’s a concern that even with matching speeds, one stick running at C16 and another at C19 from the box could struggle to meet its rated performance. The C19 setting for 2666 seems unusually high for such low speed, which might affect stability. The other stick appears more stable overall. It would definitely be an interesting challenge!
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Leyhaya
06-20-2021, 03:11 AM #8

Can you confirm if your motherboard supports BIOS settings for adjusting CPU voltage, timings, RAM voltage and clock speed? If yes, it should work well with overclocking features without too many issues. However, running all sticks at the lowest speeds might cause crashes. There’s a concern that even with matching speeds, one stick running at C16 and another at C19 from the box could struggle to meet its rated performance. The C19 setting for 2666 seems unusually high for such low speed, which might affect stability. The other stick appears more stable overall. It would definitely be an interesting challenge!

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Slip_Down
Junior Member
5
07-02-2021, 04:48 AM
#9
Great advice for those who enjoy the challenge.
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Slip_Down
07-02-2021, 04:48 AM #9

Great advice for those who enjoy the challenge.

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buckeree3
Member
81
07-02-2021, 02:32 PM
#10
LMAO, it’s definitely an adventure. I’ve been through it several times, especially when you’re younger—back then you don’t think about all the challenges ahead. As you get older and see the results, you realize it’s going to be a battle or it’ll go smoothly most of the time.
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buckeree3
07-02-2021, 02:32 PM #10

LMAO, it’s definitely an adventure. I’ve been through it several times, especially when you’re younger—back then you don’t think about all the challenges ahead. As you get older and see the results, you realize it’s going to be a battle or it’ll go smoothly most of the time.