RAM MHz question

MashGM · *Last edited by MashGM; 07-11-2012 at 04:19.*

Hi, I have 4 gb RAM 1333mhz memory and I want to buy a 4gb 1600 MHz one, is There any issue if I have the 2 memories placed on the board? can I connect the two at the same time and have a performance increase according to the 1600 MHz, or should I better get all the memories of the same MHz??

The Chubu · *Last edited by The Chubu; 07-11-2012 at 01:05.*

First, timings. Every single module will work at the same timings.

Second, frecuency, every single module will work at the same frecuency.

So it depends, if those mems OC to 1600Mhz, then you may be able to have all of them at 1600Mhz. If not, you need to put them all at 1333Mhz.

The tricky part is the timings. 1600Mhz isnt uncommon, but your 1333Mhz mems may not be able to push 1600Mhz without relaxing the timings and, overall, making the performance degrade (since you need the same timings on every module).

Dont worry about the dual channel thing. It has come long ways since it started. I've set up systems with asymetrical modules in dual channel and worked just fine (say, 1Gb module and another 512Mb module).

MashGM · 07-11-2012, 03:35 | posts: 26 | Location: Chile

so, let me see if I get it... I can use the 1600 and 1333 but the 1333 will decrease the 1600 performance, but I still will have 8 gb of Memory available and my system won't explode or something.... right?

HeavyHemi · 07-11-2012, 04:31 | posts: 3,089 | Location: Wooing whilst wearing only socks.

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Originally Posted by MashGM

so, let me see if I get it... I can use the 1600 and 1333 but the 1333 will decrease the 1600 performance, but I still will have 8 gb of Memory available and my system won't explode or something.... right?

What he's saying is you have to run all the modules at the same timing and same mhz. So your new 1600 mhz memory, if you want to run it with the slower 1333 mhz memory, will only run as fast as you can overclock the 1333 mhz memory.

MashGM · *Last edited by MashGM; 07-11-2012 at 06:23.*

So, I think I'll sell my Memory and buy a new 1600 one... then I could buy another one to have the 8 gb that I want...

Yet, besides I won't reach the 1600 full potential, is There anything BAD that could happen to my computer if I use both memories???

Deathspank · 07-11-2012, 13:33 | posts: 1,293 | Location: Wolverhampton/England

i bet you could easily run run your 1333mhz ram @1600mhz. ddr3 overclocks so well, its worth a try.