Mixing and matching RAM?

Asked by toaster (529

) September 17th, 2010

I am currently running CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3×2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800). My question is if I can mix my existing ram with ram of another type? And If so would I have to sync timings/frequencies? within what parameters would it be possible? good idea?

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Generally you shouldn’t mix RAM, there can be performance issues/glitches.

It’s best to use a full matched set of RAM.

wenn (2673

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Thanks. This was in-line with my after-thoughts and expectations.

toaster (529

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Wenn is right. But there is also the chance things will be fine. And if you can put the RAM in you can take it out.

jrpowell (40562

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If you have the ram, go ahead and try. It shouldn’t hurt anything. It just may not work. Be ready for a wide array of strange problems. DO NOT buy ram planning on making this work. It’s just not worth it.

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In my experience mixing RAM is not a problem as long as you make sure that the timings and frequencies set in BIOS match those of the lowest specification DIMM(s).

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