Mixing Ram - probably a bad idea, have to ask :)

[Eeekster]

Hi,

I bought some 'Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack Edition" 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C16 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black' a few years ago which has been languishing at 3200 in my current system (see sig). I plan to upgrade - probably replacing nearly everything, and thought I would move the ram over so I can actually use it properly (3600) - given its 16gb, and probably sufficient I probably don't need to ask this question, but I have thought about increasing to 32gb (but the same 16gb is priced the same as a the 32gb offer..).

So...

Could I plug in some other similar 3600 ram, or do something else?

Suggestions very welcome, particularly if on topic

 

[Eeekster]

@mickyflinn Thanks! that's really helpful looks like I have some good options available if I decide to go the 32gb route - I see a couple of sets of 16gb 3600 with relatively similar timings below £100.

 

[Eeekster]

Just my 5p. on the subject. If you do not feel the need for 32GB of memory why not invest the money in better processor? I think that may be more noticeable.

Was planning to get a 5600x, the 2600 is a little tired now..

 

[Eeekster]

you probably can do it with a simple BIOS update of the MB

That would be sensible, but I think I might just be building a whole new PC ..of course, then I need to find something to do with the old one...