What sets these two Rams apart and can they work together?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop What sets these two Rams apart and can they work together?

What sets these two Rams apart and can they work together?

What sets these two Rams apart and can they work together?

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Zerstouerneun
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12-16-2020, 06:30 PM

#1

The two models differ mainly in their chipset and components. The CMK8GX4M1A2400C16 uses the Corsair Vengeance LPX chipset, whereas the CMK8GX4M1A2400C16R comes with Intel’s Cannon Lake PCH. This change affects compatibility and performance.

If you switch from the first to the second, your current setup might not work properly because the chipset and some features won’t match. It could cause issues with drivers, stability, or even hardware functionality.

Your current model supports the listed specs and should function as intended. The price difference is likely due to the newer chipset and additional features in the second model, not a hardware flaw.

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Zerstouerneun

12-16-2020, 06:30 PM #1

The two models differ mainly in their chipset and components. The CMK8GX4M1A2400C16 uses the Corsair Vengeance LPX chipset, whereas the CMK8GX4M1A2400C16R comes with Intel’s Cannon Lake PCH. This change affects compatibility and performance.

If you switch from the first to the second, your current setup might not work properly because the chipset and some features won’t match. It could cause issues with drivers, stability, or even hardware functionality.

Your current model supports the listed specs and should function as intended. The price difference is likely due to the newer chipset and additional features in the second model, not a hardware flaw.

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mancor
Junior Member

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12-18-2020, 02:55 PM

#2

The R indicates a red color. For Intel and especially at low frequencies, you can largely mismatch it while it still functions properly.

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mancor

12-18-2020, 02:55 PM #2

The R indicates a red color. For Intel and especially at low frequencies, you can largely mismatch it while it still functions properly.

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Fokeiiz
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12-21-2020, 11:27 PM

#3

Thank you for your quick response, now I feel confident placing the order.

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Fokeiiz

12-21-2020, 11:27 PM #3

Thank you for your quick response, now I feel confident placing the order.