Is it OK to use another set of XMS 3 memory?

Andy_pandy · 28 May 2013 at 21:07

I have ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard and I have XMS 3 8GB memory. But I need 16GB because I do 3D rendering and my scene takes up enormous amount of memory. I know it's not safe to mix-match memory.

Will it be safe to buy another set of XMS 3 8GB and stick them?

This is the memory I currently have. I'm thinking of buying of the exact same one again so it totals 16GB

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS&groupid=701&catid=8

ArchAndroid · 30 May 2013 at 02:13

They should work together but depending on the strength of the memory controller on your CPU, you may have to relax the timings a bit.

casual_eze · 30 May 2013 at 14:57

i bloody hope so since i have 2 dual channel packs waiting to go into my haswell build!

rids57 · 31 May 2013 at 02:52

I had to increase the DRAM voltage a bit with my two 8GB kits of Vengeance RAM. I was having loads of crashes and Memtest86+ kept failing on random sticks when all four were in place. Tweaked the voltage, ran Memtest for 10hrs with no errors and it's been solid ever since.

trickynickyuk · 31 May 2013 at 19:57

I have 2 sets of XMS3 and they work perfect totaling 12gb

HecFam · 31 May 2013 at 20:01

I've got a second set coming in a few days. Ill let you know, to be fair, my 8GB kit runs at 1600MHz at 1.65v (stock), which is already quite high in my opinion, so i think that there should be enough voltage pumping through it.

Akagi · 31 May 2013 at 20:12

Who says it's not safe to mis-match memory?

I have 16GB of Patriot Signature Line 1333MHz and 8GB of Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz running together at matched speeds (1600MHz) matched timings (9-9-9-24) and matched volts (1.5v) and everything is absolutely fine.

rids57 · 1 Jun 2013 at 20:31

acme15 said:
Who says it's not safe to mis-match memory?

Pretty much every memory manufacturer