Mixing Ram Speeds
Mixing Ram Speeds
Hey there! Welcome to the team. I currently have two RAM sticks installed (two 4GB units) at 522 MHz each. I'm curious about how adding two more sticks running at 1333 MHz would affect my system. Would it be better to replace the original sticks with the faster ones? Thanks in advance!
Your new setup would lower the RAM speed to match the old system's MHz range, since speeds are consistent. You should replace the old ones—either keep them or sell them.
You can combine different RAM speeds, even within the same channel...though it isn't perfect. Generally, you can mix and operate, but the system will automatically lower the fastest RAM to match the slowest. This lets you enjoy the overall upgrade, though removing slower modules isn't necessarily the best approach. Your choice is up to you—selling, buying more compatible RAM, or keeping it as is.