Yes, you can use a mix of same-frequency RAM from various brands.
Yes, you can use a mix of same-frequency RAM from various brands.
Hello, I need to upgrade my system with another 32GB RAM module (2x16GB G.Skill Aegis 3200MHz). I'm looking for a compatible option but can't find the exact brand or type. I understand that matching RAM is best when bought in pairs, like 4x16 or 2x16, so this won't fit that way. Would using a different brand with the same frequency and timings work? My ASUS ROG STRIX X570-E Gaming with R7 2700X is running fine, but I'm worried about potential issues like BSODs or performance drops if I switch to another manufacturer.
Branding doesn't really matter in this case. They just use random codes in the 3200 and 3600 bins, so give it a try to find the right RAM model. Share a screenshot of your burner to identify the RAM type, which helps pick a compatible stick—often green PCB OEM parts work well. Samsung and Hynix use specific codes for RAM IC, configuration, and JEDEC bin. For example, M378A 2K43 D2-B2-CWE has certain parameters that should match reliably across different JEDEC bins. The DIE IC can handle up to 4600 MHz, so it shouldn't be a problem. Still, the CPU might be an issue since it's pre-Zen 2 and has some performance concerns. You might need to lower the clock speed to around 2933 MHz.
Perhaps? It's hard to confirm with certainty. Blending memories isn't a precise art; numerous elements influence it, like chance, making a solid answer elusive. Based on my observations within this speed range, about 85% would function perfectly, 10% might post but fail at XMP, and 5% could even cause instability at JEDEC. If you need more memory, I'd recommend upgrading to a 2x32GB unit for a complete overhaul—it'll simplify the process and greatly increase the chances of success.
I'm stable. I've boosted performance on a mix of memory types—Micron, Samsung, Hynix. 3200 clocks where 2400 should be.
It shows up as a pair of identical rams, matching exactly. I checked earlier, not realizing it's a Samsung chip.
Updated: purchased the RAM I mentioned earlier, but now encountering read access violation errors. Also bought a WD SN850X SSD (1TB), it functions properly. The RAM continues to have problems—Borderlands 3 crashed after just 5 minutes due to access violations, and Steam restarted without any issues while downloading games. There are also BSODs with page_fault_in_nonpaged_area errors. It seems the RAM or mixed RAM units aren't compatible. (This combination runs slower than my previous setup, so I'm testing on 16-20-20-20 instead of 16-18-18-18-38.)