Question Can I mix 2 brands of ram

[dramacydal]

I got 3000mz 16x1 corsair. Can I add a 8x1 of 2400 mz or It has to be 3000 mz only ?

 

[boju]

To put simply, mixing 3000 ram would downclock to 2400 for the two to work together. Being different capacity would have 16GB ram running half dual and single channel.

List pc specs

 

[dramacydal]

To put simply, mixing 3000 ram would downclock to 2400 for the two to work together. Being different capacity would have 16GB ram running half dual and single channel.

List pc specs

Ryzen 1700x
B350
1060 gb zotac amp
16x1
1tb SanDisk ssd

So safe bet would be to just buy another 16x1 of 3000 mz correct. ? Can I buy one 16x1 and 8x1

 

[boju]

Another 16GB of the same specs. Mixing ram can be a crapshoot even if same. Ryzen can be fussy too. Make sure you can return the ram if it doesn't work out.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Make sure you can return the ram if it doesn't work out.

Can't stress this enough. While mixing RAM might work, I'd suspect it wouldn't so you'd really want to be able to return it for a refund (at worst store credit).

-Wolf sends

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You can, but it may or may not work correctly.

More than likely both ram sticks will have to run at 2400mhz

 

[dramacydal]

Alright i bought the 16x1 gb 3000mz however it saying only 15.9 gb is usable of 32 gb. Pls help i tried a tweaks from google didn't help
I did run windows windows memory diagnostic tool. It didn't work

If i go into the bios what to do?
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[boju]

What motherboard model do you have?

If it's got four ram slots, use the 2nd and 4th slot from cpu. If you already are, switch the ram around.

 

[dramacydal]

Asus ROGSTRIX B350-FGAMING

 

[Wolfshadw]

Motherboard Manual - Reference Pg. 1-5

-Wolf sends

 

[logainofhades]

Can you do it, yes. Should you do it, no.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Mix and match ram with B350 and Ryzen is a no go.

Even though BIOS updates have improved memory compatability, Ryzen does not like mixed ram at all, especially with a 1st generation board.

 

[dramacydal]

Ok guys it worked on its own. ( Didn't change any slots) Maybe windows update? Now the full 32 gb is usable. Thanks

 

[dramacydal]

man wtf now again on its own it says again 15.9 gb usable? cleary this is software related or windows doing stuff after update?

 

[GoDBeFrost]

man wtf now again on its own it says again 15.9 gb usable? cleary this is software related or windows doing stuff after update?

Its memory, MB and processor compatibility! It will never end until u change one of your sticks, saddly .

 

[Deleted member 14196]

You’ve been told multiple times in this thread not to mix ram. Do not mix ram because this is the kind of thing that happens. So either live with it or go buy a proper kit

 

[Endre]

I got 3000mz 16x1 corsair. Can I add a 8x1 of 2400 mz or It has to be 3000 mz only ?

That is a bad idea!
Memory modules must be identical (same brand, same model), otherwise you’ll have incompatibility issues!

 

[Deleted member 14196]

That is a bad idea!
Memory modules must be identical (same brand, same model), otherwise you’ll have incompatibility issues!

What you are suggesting is a terrible idea because you’re still mixing ram. What you do is you buy a kit with multiple RAM sticks sold together

 

[Endre]

What you are suggesting is a terrible idea because you’re still mixing ram. What you do is you buy a kit with multiple RAM sticks sold together

Buying a kit is the absolute best scenario, but it’s not a must.
I, personally run two of these with zero issues:

Kingston HyperX Fury, HX426C16FB/16 (16GB; DDR4-2666; Timinings: JEDEC/XMP: 16-18-18-39 @1.2V PC4-21300)

 

[Deleted member 14196]

No it’s a crapshoot always and it’s never a good idea ever

 

[Endre]

No it’s a crapshoot always and it’s never a good idea ever

That’s true only when dealing with high frequency modules (anything above 3200MT/s)!

 

[Deleted member 14196]

That’s true only when dealing with high frequency modules (anything above 3200MT/s)!

It’s true when dealing with any ram. Goodbye

We would appreciate it very much if you stop spreading false information!!

you got lucky is all. Others should do as I do and ignore you because your information is terrible and incorrect

 

[Endre]

It’s true when dealing with any ram. Goodbye

We would appreciate it very much if you stop spreading false information!!

Modules like mine are being sold individually. They are not part of a kit.

you got lucky is all. Others should do as I do and ignore you because your information is terrible and incorrect

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Mixing ram is luck. We warned you of this.

I have a dell system that came from the factory with 2x1gb sticks of sk.hynix ram and 2x2gb sticks of Samsung ram. Different brand, diffrerent capacity, different timings. The only thing similar was the clock speed.
The 4 work 100% stable in the dell oem board.

However, many times this does not happen, and you have issues with stability, achieveing rated speed, etc.

 

[dramacydal]

I've not mixed any ram. I bought the same 16x1 3000 mz. Will change slots when the person who knows how to open the case. Or shall I try on my own?