1. It should work. You'll get 12 GB of RAM in total, but you won't benefit from dual channel - it works only if both modules have the same capacity. Since this is a DDR3 system the advantage of dual channel is relatively small and it's probably worth sacrificing for additional 4 GB. Some DDR4 systems have sigificant boosts from dual channel Solution. #4. It can work together, there is a possibility, but when you pair both together, they run at the same speed. The 2666mhz would downclock to the 2400MHz speed since memory cannot run at different clocks. But as other's have said, it's not guaranteed to work unless you know how to mess with timings and probably even sub timings. May 1, 2022. #1. I have installed in my system 2 16gb 3200Mhz Corsair Vengeance Pro sticks with timing 16-18-18-36. It says Version 4.32. I recently bought some newer Corsair Vengeance Pro sticks that say version 3.32, and the timing is different, says it is 16-20-20-38. Would these two sticks all be compatible in the same system, and if so how Completely depends on your motherboard, however, most systems will allow mix n match RAM as long as all sticks can operate at a common speed and remain stable. This means that dual channel memory isn't going to work (in most cases) but you should be able to run a 2x 4GB + 1x 8GB configuration. However, if you haven't purchased yet, consider buying an 8 gigabyte stick for 16 GB of dual channel memory (you'd still have 24 available, it'd just run in dual channel up to 16). 16 GB dual channel will get you much further because recent games tend to use a lot of ram. You don't need to match two sticks of 16GB if you aren't going to use all Staff. Forum Subscriptions. I currently have one stick of 8gb, 3000mhz ram (is ram speed measured in mhz?) and would like more as the single channel speeds are a big bottleneck. Could I get 2 sticks of 16gb and 1 stick of 8gb and pair those with my 8gb stick to make 48gb or would I be better just getting 3 more 8gb sticks t Solution. #2. Welcome to the forums, newcomer! When performing a ram upgrade on any platform be it a desktop or a laptop, you're advised to upgrade with an identical stick of ram if you want to add ram. Otherwise you're advised to look into a dual channel ram kit. Short answer, don't mix and match! 1. The reason to not mix and match is it can adverse effects like system stability or in some cases it can make the memory run slower (this last one is probably not as much of an issue since the system is running at 2133, but it is best to run all the same). For example if you're looking for 64 GB of ram, buy all 4 at the same time, or buy 3 of Dịch Vụ Hỗ Trợ Vay Tiền Nhanh 1s.

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