[SOLVED] Using different ram speeds

[Tr4ck3r]

Hello guys!
I have 8gb of ddr4 adata xpg d41 3000mhz. And I want to upgrade to 16gb. However, I can only find the 3200mhz of the same model (D41). Does it work? If yes, are there any disadvantages when it comes to speed or dual channel mode?
Thanks

 

[scout_03]

give name and model of old ram and will work single channel since it is not a dual kit .

 

[Tr4ck3r]

give name and model of old ram and will work single channel since it is not a dual kit .

So I should be getting the same exact model right? with same speed?

 

[scout_03]

yes but they will run in single channel or get a dual set that is on board qvl list ,

 

[MJS WARLORD]

regardless of what type of ram configuration you go for your mhz speed should be the same on all sticks , if you have 2 different mhz speeds the slower one will pull down the speed of the faster one.

 

[Tr4ck3r]

regardless of what type of ram configuration you go for your mhz speed should be the same on all sticks , if you have 2 different mhz speeds the slower one will pull down the speed of the faster one.

So according to what you are saying, They will both run at 3000mhz but still perform in dual channel mode?

 

[DMAN999]

That is possible BUT until you try it you won't know for sure.
They may only run at 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933 or 3000.
Or your PC my not even POST with both sticks/kits installed.

RAM is sold in multi stick kits to ensure that it will all work together at the rated speed.

You best option IMO, would be to sell the 8 GB stick/kit and buy a 16 GB kit that is stated to work on your specific Motherboard.

 

[Endre]

Running 2 different DIMMs in dual channel is possible.
But there are 2 aspects that you must be aware of:

1. They will run at the slowest speed of the two, or they will run even slower than that, at JEDEC default speed (2133MT/s or 2400MT/s).
2. There’s also a possibility that they won’t run together at all! It happens from time to time.

Solution:
Sell your current RAM and buy a kit of two DIMMs.

 

[Tr4ck3r]

Update: I bought the 8gb stick of the same model, and they are both running in dual channel at 3000mhz.