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RAM configurations don't align properly with DDR4 Kingston standards, causing significant issues.

RAM configurations don't align properly with DDR4 Kingston standards, causing significant issues.

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AK_Sanda
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12-04-2021, 11:22 AM
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Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my PC's RAM for my PhD research. My current build includes an Asus Rog Strix z590-f gaming with an Intel i7-10700F processor, which will soon be upgraded to the i7-11700K to enable PCIe 4.0 for NVMe drives. Right now I have two 16GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 modules at 3200MHz. I recently purchased two 16GB Crucial Pro modules at 3200MHz, but they use Micron technology, whereas the Kingston units are Hynix-based.

My motherboard supports dual-channel memory, so I assumed the new sticks wouldn't cause issues. Will mixing different voltage and latency configurations lead to problems? Could a single XMP profile resolve this? Have you had any experience with this kind of setup? Is it possible for the memory modules to operate at different voltages while still functioning correctly?
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AK_Sanda
12-04-2021, 11:22 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my PC's RAM for my PhD research. My current build includes an Asus Rog Strix z590-f gaming with an Intel i7-10700F processor, which will soon be upgraded to the i7-11700K to enable PCIe 4.0 for NVMe drives. Right now I have two 16GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 modules at 3200MHz. I recently purchased two 16GB Crucial Pro modules at 3200MHz, but they use Micron technology, whereas the Kingston units are Hynix-based.

My motherboard supports dual-channel memory, so I assumed the new sticks wouldn't cause issues. Will mixing different voltage and latency configurations lead to problems? Could a single XMP profile resolve this? Have you had any experience with this kind of setup? Is it possible for the memory modules to operate at different voltages while still functioning correctly?

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Poyel
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12-04-2021, 04:11 PM
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Regarding the latency, both kits should match a similar delay range—like 22-22-22 or 24-24-24. Probably you need to adjust manually so both rams agree and stay stable. This is essentially traditional RAM tuning. You might also need to limit the speed to around 1.35V, but ensure the other RAM can handle it without harm. It’s possible, but there’s no certainty it will work. Mixed RAM often makes this tricky and not straightforward.
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Poyel
12-04-2021, 04:11 PM #2

Regarding the latency, both kits should match a similar delay range—like 22-22-22 or 24-24-24. Probably you need to adjust manually so both rams agree and stay stable. This is essentially traditional RAM tuning. You might also need to limit the speed to around 1.35V, but ensure the other RAM can handle it without harm. It’s possible, but there’s no certainty it will work. Mixed RAM often makes this tricky and not straightforward.

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ShotgunDX
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12-04-2021, 04:18 PM
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Unlikely to succeed, both devices should fit in the same channel. The faster speed (3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V) works, and slower speeds at 1.35V also function. Place the Kingston unit in slot 1 or 2 and the Micron kit in slot 3 or 4 for optimal performance. Avoid DDR4 entirely. With DDR5, voltage regulation is built into each DIMM, allowing individual settings. All DDR4 must withstand 1.35V continuously, which mainly increases power use slightly.
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ShotgunDX
12-04-2021, 04:18 PM #3

Unlikely to succeed, both devices should fit in the same channel. The faster speed (3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V) works, and slower speeds at 1.35V also function. Place the Kingston unit in slot 1 or 2 and the Micron kit in slot 3 or 4 for optimal performance. Avoid DDR4 entirely. With DDR5, voltage regulation is built into each DIMM, allowing individual settings. All DDR4 must withstand 1.35V continuously, which mainly increases power use slightly.