[SOLVED] Is it worth switching 533 mhz 2 x 4gb kit for 1 x 4 gb + 2 x 2gb at 1600 mhz?

[Supchic579]

I am buying a refurbished Dell optiplex to upgrade the powersupply and gpu. It has 1 x 4gb and 2 x 2 gb all at 1600mhz. I am worried dual channel will not work on the 3 sticks. (Or am I wrong?)

In my current pc I have 2x4gb sticks at 533mhz, is it worth switching my old RAM into the optiplex for its dual channelness?

 

[SamirD]

You will need to purchase carefully if you want to upgrade the power supply and gpu of a Dell Optiplex. There are limitations and restrictions you need to research or it will cost you more than building a new system.

If your existing ram is 533Mhz, you will not be able to install it in a system that takes 1600Mhz.

 

[Supchic579]

You will need to purchase carefully if you want to upgrade the power supply and gpu of a Dell Optiplex. There are limitations and restrictions you need to research or it will cost you more than building a new system.

If your existing ram is 533Mhz, you will not be able to install it in a system that takes 1600Mhz.

Thanks for clearng that up, I have checked that the power supply is enough for the RX 570 and doesn't bottleneck my CPU. Both fit in the case fine too.