Poor performance after 4GB RAM to 8GB RAM

[Rasmon]

Hi guys,

I've just upgraded my PC with Kingston 4GB DDR3 1600MHz, with that being said I now have a total of 8GB RAM.

The tricky thing is that I don't see any difference in the speed or whatsoever. I don't understand much about hardware, so can you tell me what should I do? Modifying BIOS settings or other thing?

I'm sending screenshots of my specifications.

- The old and the new RAM - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzDCWTuQwleaa3BzeUZmVVFwYlU
- CPU - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzDCWTuQwleac3paT2ViSGVSb2M
- Memory - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzDCWTuQwleaRUJrTVdoeVNMczQ

I appreciate your help!

 

[MeanMachine41]

Hi Rasmon

As I understand it you have added 4GB ram at 1600MHz to an existing 4GB RAM at 1333Mhz.
If this is so then your Bios would default to the slower speed of 1333MHz and you are more than likely going to have issues.
It is never a good idea to mix RAM even of the same spec.
Many try to mix Kits for budgetary reasons only to end up frustrated and having to return the mismatched kit.
You should get a single kit the frequency and size you desire that is compatible with your MB and listed on the MB QVL that have been tested.
List the MB and a recommendation will be made that would work.

 

[Rasmon]

Hello MeanMachine41,

I truly appreciate your help. As I've read I understand that I've made a big mistake purchasing that RAM.

Can you tell me is there any other acceptable solution instead of buying the right RAM? Since the process of the return is so hard for the particular company...

Thank you!

 

[MeanMachine41]

Hello MeanMachine41,

I truly appreciate your help. As I've read I understand that I've made a big mistake purchasing that RAM.

Can you tell me is there any other acceptable solution instead of buying the right RAM? Since the process of the return is so hard for the particular company...

Thank you!

Unfortunately I know of no solution that would make them work together apart from trying differing Primary Timings and Voltage in Bios. It can be a frustrating excersize with no guarantee.
In my country we have an RMA policy that allows by law a return of product that does not work.
I realize your dilemma and can only suggest you get another single kit as described above, then sort out the issue of return with your supplier. Put it down to lesson learned.

 

[Rasmon]

Hello everyone,

Apparently this case turned into a new direction. My old RAM was actually 4GB with 1600 MHz.
The thing is that the "Memory clock" section in the BIOS settings was set into 6.66x, a.k.a. 1333 MHz. With that, the program "CPU-Z" automatically considers that these ram memories are different. I've changed it into 8.00x, a.k.a 1600 MHz and now everything is fine.

Attached photo from CPU-Z - https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yc_PPtvBu6BySVa70pBPM4h9PIvXRUBAf1UDaMp0kC3lYkXgqcZyByiYbcyWNlviGrAZ3iI9zPfnqdo=w1920-h887

My advice is don't you ever trust on programs that "diagnose your computer". Always check your model of the part which is written on the product itself. Never decide whether to buy anything until you completely understand FOR YOURSELF that you are wrong/right about specifications!!!

Thanks,
Rado