Switching to a different RAM model from the same brand but varying its speed
Switching to a different RAM model from the same brand but varying its speed
Hello! You're planning to increase your PC's memory capacity. Right now you have two 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws 2133 MHz DDR4 sticks. Your motherboard can handle up to four sticks, so adding another pair makes sense. You found the same brand but a higher speed of 3200 MHz instead of 2133 MHz. I'm curious if combining these speeds will cause any issues—will the system downclock automatically? Also, are there other factors you should consider?
The frequency of each RAM will align with the slowest device in the pair. For your situation, the newly purchased RAM will operate at 2133.
They'll all operate at 2133 MHz. Timings will decrease further, and you might still be able to push it higher on the lower end.
Your financial situation isn't a concern, but saving is always appreciated. I'm curious—would switching to a 32GB model with a higher RAM speed be smoother, or would it just cost more without solving compatibility problems?
You can always adjust manually for your slower RAM to align with your current hardware speed. If you're willing to invest time, try it out thoroughly. For a different setup, experimenting with another kit can help you understand its potential. However, if you already own the other one, testing it briefly is fine but ensure it matches closely in latency and frequency to avoid issues.