[SOLVED] 2x8GB 1600 DDR3 CL9 1.5v + 2x4GB 1600 DDR3 CL9 1.65v for quad channel

[VincentPrice]

Hi

Would it be possible to use Kingston HyperX: 2x4GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 1.65v (khx1600c9d3b1k2/8gx) as dual channel and add to 2nd dual channel Patriot Viper 3: 2x8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 1.5v (PV316G160C9K)? I assume I'd have to lower the HyperX voltage to 1.5v in BIOS somewhere (never done this before ever).

My mobo is ASUS B-85ME (https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/B85ME/specifications/).

I now use only the above-mentioned Patriot 2x8GB version and HyperX is lying around.

Any advise is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[rgd1101]

the cpu/motherboard only support dual channel, even using 4 stick it is still dual channel
mixing ram not in 1 kit might work, might not.

likely you need to up the volt to 1.65 to run both set.

 

[Third-Eye]

If 1.65v doesn't work with both kits, you will likely have to set 1333 at 1.5-1.6v.

 

[SamirD]

It depends on if the 4gb set will operate correctly on 1.5v or if the 8gb set will work correctly with 1.65v.

 

[VincentPrice]

It depends on if the 4gb set will operate correctly on 1.5v or if the 8gb set will work correctly with 1.65v.

I guess there's only one way to find out. However, I'm not sure I'm willing to risk anything. Of course if there's a risk involved, because my PC is quite old (i5-4440) and I'm not planning on upgrade any time soon...

 

[Third-Eye]

I guess there's only one way to find out. However, I'm not sure I'm willing to risk anything. Of course if there's a risk involved, because my PC is quite old (i5-4440) and I'm not planning on upgrade any time soon...

Honestly, I would just stick with the 2x8GB kit. Do you really need more than 16GB?