Is it possible to use four different RAM sticks together?
Is it possible to use four different RAM sticks together?
I am very new to OC and don’t know much about it. I plan to buy the Ryzen 5 2600 and its maximum RAM frequency support is 2933MHz. I want to set all my RAM sticks to that speed. If I have four different RAM sticks, one at 2133MHz (G-Skill), one at 2133MHz (G-Skill), one at 2666MHz (HyperX), and another at 2400MHz (Galaxy), can I really set all of them to 2933MHz and how should I do it?
Various memory sticks don't always function well together, but sometimes you can still achieve good results. It's unlikely to reach the full 2933, and because each stick is different, you'll need to adjust the timings manually in the BIOS. Try a relatively loose configuration like CL18-22-22-42 and gradually lower it. Start at 1.35v and aim for your best performance. The lowest setting you can get there is CL17, but if it can adapt to 16, you might be able to reach something around 16-18-18-38.
Various memory sticks don't always function well together, but sometimes you manage to succeed. It's unlikely to achieve a full 2133 up to 2933, and because each stick is unique, you'll need to adjust the timings manually in the BIOS. Try a relatively loose configuration like CL18-22-22-42 and gradually reduce it. Start at 1.35v and aim for your best performance. Your lowest-performing stick should be CL17, but if it can adapt to 16, you might reach something around 16-18-18-38.
Jayztwocents created a solid video explaining how various RAM sticks affect performance. It turned out his top results came from four distinct RAM models on an Intel system, likely due to more than just chance. It's hard to say what preparations were made before the final review, and most people don't have the same equipment, but it was still surprising. My internet speed at my place is too slow for smooth YouTube use, though I managed to watch it last week.