Will incorporating two additional precise matching sticks of RAM influence your system's performance?
Will incorporating two additional precise matching sticks of RAM influence your system's performance?
They should function properly if the bus speeds and core clocks align correctly.
In the best case, applying the identical overclock without issues is possible—just ensure new components are also overclocked alongside existing ones.
In the worst case, slightly reducing the overclock could help.
Good luck, and hope this clarifies things.
This isn't fully backed by science, but switching from 2 sticks of RAM to 4 did lower my maximum CPU overclock from 4.8ghz to 4.65ghz.
It might be that my power supply is limiting performance and the extra voltage demand from my RAM reduced CPU performance, though I'm not certain about the cause.
You may need to adjust your overclocks again.
Also, check that your new RAM sticks match the exact model, number, and bandwidth/bus size of your current ones. If your existing 2 sticks are 1600mhz, aim for the same in your new set.
Yes, they match the same model, number, bandwidth, and bus size as my current units. If adjustments are necessary, I might just lower the RAM from 1866 to 1600 and proceed. *crossing fingers*
If I add two more exact matching sticks, this explains why the memory comes in factory tested matched kits—there’s a guarantee they’ll work together fully. Outside of that, it might not be so. Just make sure the same part numbers are used; otherwise, changes could happen without notice. Good luck!
someone else said the same thing about part numbers and changes in ICs, nothing is fixed without notice.
Model numbers might change with new bus speeds, but the parts stay the same.
I'm using two sticks with different designs while the others are the same model. No big problems, just keeps things interesting.
I have to keep an eye on this stuff. Good point.
Thanks, FWIW. I own the G.SKILL Ares Series F3-1866C9D-8GAB kit (http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1866c9d-8gab.). If I purchase this identical set again, I believe it should be compatible with my current pair, right?
They should function properly if the bus speeds and core clocks align correctly.
In the best case, applying the identical overclock without issues is possible—just ensure new units are also overclocked alongside existing ones.
In the worst case, slightly reducing the overclock could help.
Good luck, and hope this clarifies things.