mixing ram please help :)
mixing ram please help :)
I need to refresh my PC and upgrade the RAM. Currently I have two 8GB Trident Z RGB sticks, and I’m planning to switch to Corsair Vengeance models. Can I install two Trident Z RGB and two Vengeance RAM sticks in the same machine? Also, how can I adjust the timing and speeds so they work together if possible? The RAM I’m looking at is F4-2400C15D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB DDR4-2400 CL15-15-15-35 1.20V, 16GB (two 8GB). Thanks for your guidance and support!
Most likely it's a Samsung B die or E die; check the Thaiphoon Burner for my advice. Consider selling your current RAMs and replacing them with the new ones. If you get a B die, advertise it and show the burner—someone probably will pay around $70. If you have a different but still solid chip like E die, test at 1.6v with a fan over the RAMs and promote its speed (need screenshots to support).
Do you actually need more than the 32 GB on the Vengeance? I cant really tell if it would work for you, but in theory it should work fine mixing them. Just make sure to put one of each in each channel. You have a small percentage higher chanse for it working on an Intel system, than on AMD. Its also harder to OC a CPU with 4 sticks of RAM than with two, if that's relevant for you. This will happen automatically(if it works), it will default to the lowest common speed and timing. Whitch means the it will run at the speed of the tridents.
The Ryzen 7 1700 is a better choice for your new PC. It offers improved performance compared to the Ryzen 5 3600x.
Thank you all for the guidance—I’ll do some research and check compatibility next. Appreciate the help again!
Ryzen 1. gen has strict requirements for RAM, so I wouldn't expect to push it too high with mismatched modules. I've also noticed some discussions about compatibility problems with Corsair RAM, though these aren't coming from any reviewers or media sources. I first purchased a Corsair Vengeance 3200 for my R7 1700X, but it didn't reach that speed, so I replaced it with a G-skill FlairX 3200. Even then, it didn't perform at 3200 until I updated the BIOS, leaving me wondering if the Corsair units were actually unsuitable.
At 3600X it should perform well (avoid buying new, the 5600 is typically cheaper and offers better speed). The 1700 model isn't recommended—consider selling your current setup and upgrading to a 2x16GB configuration for longer use.