Mixing RAMs question...

[MashGM]

Hi, simple question, can I mix 2 2gb RAM 1600 Mhz with 1 4gb RAM 1333 MHz??? (all the same timings)

I know I wont get the 1600 MHz but I'm improving my PC and I want to know if I can keep all 3 memories connected until I buy 2 more 2gb 1600 MHz memories...

thanks

 

[nikorr]

Its better not to mix, but it mostly works fine.

It will just clock the 1600MHz to 1333MHz.

That's all : )

 

[nikorr]

There will not be any visible improvement between those speeds.

Maybe 1 more RAM stick of the same 1333MHz RAM would be better for u.

U can always try to overclock it to 1600MHz.

It fairly easy these days.

 

[MashGM]

I think my motherboard doesn't support RAM OC it's an ASUS P8H77-V LE...

That is what I'm trying to decide... I have not bought the RAM yet, should I buy 1 4Gb 1333 MHz instead of the 2x 2GB 1600? is there any real improvement between the 1333 and 1600? I was planning to finally have 4x 2Gb 1600MHz, should I keep my 4gb memory and get another 1333MHz 4gb one?

 

[nikorr]

Whats your CPU?

 

[nikorr]

U could get this RAM

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL11D-8GBSR
$59.99
Your Price: $49.99
With Promo Code
EMCNCJN43

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231519&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071012&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071012-_-EMC-071012-Index-_-DesktopMemory-_-20231519-L04D

 

[nikorr]

RAM speed comparison - We're looking at a less than 2% difference from the fastest to the slowest.

 

[MashGM]

great memory, great price, saddly I'm from Chile and I don't think newegg ship to this country, and if they do, I think the price will be a lot higher. Here the price of that is around $100 so I think you will understand that my pocket is far away from the real good stuff

...That's the reason that I'm buying one of those options that I said... and my CPU is an Intel i5 3450 3.1Ghz

 

[nikorr]

Yeah, they don't ship.

 

[MashGM]

thanks anyway for that benchmark, I'll just buy another 1333MHz 4Gb...

 

[nikorr]

It will do fine for u.

 

[ginja-ninja]

what do the numbers mean? mine say on them 10-10-10-27? 2x 8Gb DDR3, 1600MHz, 1.5v.
and how do you overclock ram?
cheers.
Gaz.

 

[ginja-ninja]

gotcha. so mine are slow. lol!

 

[nikorr]

gotcha. so mine are slow. lol!

Hi there, I have opened thread in your name. Its your thread now, so take care of it : )
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/316091-30-overclock

Its better to discuss your questions there, so this thread will not confuse anybody, especially MashGM : )

 

[ginja-ninja]

cheers man! (sorry for the thread hijack)

 

[MashGM]

Best answer selected by MashGM.

 

[nikorr]

Good luck!

 

[nikorr]

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