Merging various RAM sizes together

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JustWaffle
Member

07-10-2016, 11:57 AM

I have a Corsair Vengeance LX 8GB RAM with 3200MHz DDR4, and I'm planning to add a 16GB version. Both use the same model and die, but the RAM sizes differ. Could this affect stability?

JustWaffle

07-10-2016, 11:57 AM #1

I have a Corsair Vengeance LX 8GB RAM with 3200MHz DDR4, and I'm planning to add a 16GB version. Both use the same model and die, but the RAM sizes differ. Could this affect stability?

Doc1928
Member

07-12-2016, 09:39 AM

My high-performance NAS supports 2x8GB and 2x16GB sticks. It uses Flex mode, giving you dual-channel up to 16GB, then switches to single-channel beyond that. This setup is quite advanced. Some problems might appear occasionally, but they’re usually temporary. Give it a try and reset CMOS if needed. I personally can’t enable XMP over 3000MHz in my configuration.

Doc1928

07-12-2016, 09:39 AM #2

Questiero
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07-12-2016, 09:46 AM

The problem stemmed from having 16GB of RAM built into a different die, which might be the cause. Also, I'm unsure if adding another 8GB of the same die from the same brand would lead to stability problems.

Questiero

07-12-2016, 09:46 AM #3

FieryExile_
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07-12-2016, 03:16 PM

When they match, the solution should function properly. If not, it's unlikely to work smoothly.

FieryExile_

07-12-2016, 03:16 PM #4

When they match, the solution should function properly. If not, it's unlikely to work smoothly.

Tonzaaa_
Junior Member

07-13-2016, 04:29 PM

The exact part number for both sticks is 12345, and the version number is 2.0.

Tonzaaa_

07-13-2016, 04:29 PM #5

The exact part number for both sticks is 12345, and the version number is 2.0.