Mixing memory

Castiel · 25 Nov 2011 at 00:14

Can I mix different brands of memory? I currently have 6GB of Patriot Triple Channel C8 memory, can I buy 6GB of another brand such as Corsair C8 memory and will it be compatible?

setter · 25 Nov 2011 at 00:23

Should work fine, as long as both are rated at the same voltage, some triple channel kits use lower than the standard 1.65v.

Surveyor · 25 Nov 2011 at 00:31

They need to run at the same voltage, speed and timings.

Remember that using all 6 RAM slots can affect any overclock you might have.

Castiel · 25 Nov 2011 at 00:59

Thanks, I have a very mild 3.2Ghz OC on an i7 920 D0, I have plenty of overhead so I assume even using all 6 slots should just mean a little tweaking rather than reverting to stock....

Surveyor · 25 Nov 2011 at 01:07

Yes, with a mild overclock the most you'll need is a little tweaking.

Castiel · 25 Nov 2011 at 01:19

I have these currently:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=275&Itemid=67

Patriot Viper 6Gb

I want to add either

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-293-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

Or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-269-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

I was also toying with the idea of selling the Patriot and replacing it with

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-111-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

Or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-294-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

Suggestions, recommendations?

Buchanan0204 · 25 Nov 2011 at 04:22

Just out of sheer curiosity. What do you need/want 12GB of RAM for?

P.S. I would avoid the Kingston. Never liked them. Get the last Kit you posted. Keep the modules the same IMO. Sell the patriots.

Castiel · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:16

I do a bit of video and photo work as well as other research based applications that need more than 6Gb of memory.....

Buchanan0204 · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:24

Castiel said:
I do a bit of video and photo work as well as other research based applications that need more than 6Gb of memory.....

Cool. Decided what your going for?

Castiel · 25 Nov 2011 at 12:42

Buchanan0204 said:
Cool. Decided what your going for?

Undecided at the moment......I'll probably end up with 24Gb of Corsair....dunno.

The1nonly1 · 25 Nov 2011 at 15:08

Sorry to hijack the thread but I have 8gb corsair xms3 installed (2x4gb) but have spare corsair xms3 4gb (2x2gb) can I use all four sticks in my system? With the 4gb sticks being in slot 1 and 2 and the 2gb sticks in 3 and 4?