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mixing ddr3 1333 and 1600

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:39 pm
by jcue
Hello,

I have a random question. I have 4 gigs of ddr3 1333 (2gig x 2) and wanted to upgrade to 8 gigs. I know i should probably 4 gigs of ddr3 1333 memory but could i install 4 gigs of 1600 memory? thanks for the help i really appreciate it.

Re: mixing ddr3 1333 and 1600

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:25 am
by cainhunpi
you have to know if your motherboard supports multiple frequencies in the ram slots.

if not, you can always overclock the 1333 to 1600

Re: mixing ddr3 1333 and 1600

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:55 am
by jcue
nice thank you...i'll check it out. I have an asus p6T (i'm assuming I do but I will double check)

Re: mixing ddr3 1333 and 1600

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:24 pm
by sccrbrandon4788
Check for support, your 1600 will downclock to 1333 if you don't overclock your 1333 to keep up. Your computer will always run the lower speed, not 2 different speeds.

Re: mixing ddr3 1333 and 1600

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:05 am
by jcue
Thanks...that makes sense. I'll stick w/ 1333 since that's what i have now.