Yes, you can mix different RAM speeds depending on your system requirements and compatibility.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, you can mix different RAM speeds depending on your system requirements and compatibility.

TeenageMinerr
Member

02-25-2016, 08:19 AM

Hello! Your setup has 8GB DDR4 with an XPG D41 chip at 3200MHz. Upgrading to 16GB is possible, but you're limited to the same 3200MHz model. There are no dual channel options with this configuration. If you proceed, expect performance similar to the current setup.

TeenageMinerr

02-25-2016, 08:19 AM #1

Sakura_trick
Member

02-25-2016, 11:10 AM

Combining sticks can sometimes help, though it isn't certain. If it works, they’ll operate in dual channel, but both will run at 3000.

Sakura_trick

02-25-2016, 11:10 AM #2

Combining sticks can sometimes help, though it isn't certain. If it works, they’ll operate in dual channel, but both will run at 3000.

Jujute
Member

03-03-2016, 06:04 PM

It should function, though it will be constrained by the slowest dimmer. Just buy the 3000MHz unit and upgrade to a 16GB package, plus a few key Ballistix chips to boost performance to 3300x.

Jujute

03-03-2016, 06:04 PM #3

It should function, though it will be constrained by the slowest dimmer. Just buy the 3000MHz unit and upgrade to a 16GB package, plus a few key Ballistix chips to boost performance to 3300x.

YeshasNZ
Member

159

03-07-2016, 05:25 PM

Typically, results aren't assured. I've never observed it failing. Dual channel functions properly, though the RAM operates at the lowest speed and latency of the two devices.

YeshasNZ

03-07-2016, 05:25 PM #4

Typically, results aren't assured. I've never observed it failing. Dual channel functions properly, though the RAM operates at the lowest speed and latency of the two devices.

Lexi48Heat
Member

223

03-07-2016, 07:57 PM

There is a small chance that the memory doesn't work with the other dimm, but generally speaking it often means that the 3200mhz will be stuck at 3000mhz.

Lexi48Heat

03-07-2016, 07:57 PM #5

There is a small chance that the memory doesn't work with the other dimm, but generally speaking it often means that the 3200mhz will be stuck at 3000mhz.

Slide7
Member

148

03-15-2016, 05:08 PM

Options for selling are restricted in my country. I also discovered a 3000mhz stick of the same type—should I purchase it? My main worry is whether the system will boot properly with 16GB.

Slide7

03-15-2016, 05:08 PM #6

Options for selling are restricted in my country. I also discovered a 3000mhz stick of the same type—should I purchase it? My main worry is whether the system will boot properly with 16GB.

NastyDolfy
Junior Member

03-16-2016, 05:43 PM

The odds of each connector functioning are about the same—they’re probably just variations of the same ICs. If they’re comparable in cost, go with the 3200; it could offer some extra margin against overvoltage issues.

NastyDolfy

03-16-2016, 05:43 PM #7