I can assist with your RAM questions. What specifically do you need help understanding or solving?
I can assist with your RAM questions. What specifically do you need help understanding or solving?
The new system will likely use DDR4 memory. You should be fine with your current setup if you enable XMP support.
Yes, I understand the new setup will use DDR4. I didn't consider repurposing them. I'm only looking at a short-term upgrade. Regarding my question, would different timing settings still be acceptable? Would enabling the XMP profile at 1.65V not cause issues or instability, despite the slots being rated for 1.5V?
Confirm differences in GB sizes and ensure compatibility for triple channel operation.
Even though the sticks are rated the same there is no guarantee they will play well together since you (From what I can tell here) are mixing RAM makes and models. It's always best to have all sticks of the same make and model for that reason - But then again they may do just fine. And if they do...... Getting them to run at the speeds you want may also be an issue since AMD's of that socket (AM3+) tend to have problems running RAM sticks at higher speeds with all 4 slots in use. It can be done in some cases but don't count on it working in yours, you'll most likely be limited to 1866 dead-max and that's probrably it, more likely around 1600 TBH. Also know you either have dual channel (Unganged) or all of it in ganged mode, there is no such thing as triple channel with AM3+. Has nothing to do with the sticks themselves, it's just a limitation of the hardware you've got.
Yes, well... I had to mix the brand and model since i literally couldnt find the same exact ram i had.. even new or second-hand .. and if i actually managed to find them.. they were (obviously) discontinued/unavailable.. I'm from Slovakia.. so for me buying off of ebay or amazon or any other american site is not worth it.. therefore i was very limited with my choices... alright and.. about that problem if not running them at max speed.. setting the XMP profile on is a good idea or not ? .. lets say.. i turn it on for all .. and they would clock to 1866 and not 2400 .. would i still be able to see that change or there will be "2400 mhz" written but in reality it will be less?
AMD sockets have strict limits on performance, usually capping around 1866 or so, though real-world caps tend nearer 1600. When multiple slots are used, the Integrated Memory Capacity (IMC) gets strained, especially with dual-channel setups. Even with XMP enabled, the IMC quickly becomes the bottleneck once it hits its threshold. The actual speed you see is determined by how far the IMC can go before it stops. You can check the limits in CPU-Z under the memory section after booting. While some users managed 2000 with all four sticks, none reached 2400 due to IMC constraints. The label numbers don’t always reflect real performance—what matters is what you see when you test it.
Alright, I understand. I'll give it a shot once the parts arrive. It might take a few days. After that, I'll install cpu-z and enable XMP settings. Then I'll check how much performance improves. Should I be concerned about potential damage, like CPU stress? Or will RAM get optimized to match the new speed limits of my processor?