Possible???

xirokx · 23 Feb 2009 at 21:19

Hi There,

I currently have:- 2 x2gb Gskill PC6400 (400mhz) 5-5-5-15 @ 1.8V

and want to add this:- Crucial Ballistix 2x 2gb (pc6400 800mhz) 4-4-4-12 @ 2.1v

this would give me 8gb....

but would it slow down my system?

It is a good mix or shouldnt I bother?

Please advise..

Cheers..

Also, will the crucial above fit my mobo its a asus rampage maximus formula...

BENdage · 23 Feb 2009 at 21:36

I think you'd struggle to get it stable as the timings and voltages are quite different between them. Overclocking would be well out of the question as the 2 modules will behave differently

freddie64 · 23 Feb 2009 at 22:04

Don't know if Crucial is compatable with your mobo, but if you do mix the ram, you will probably have to run it all at the Gskill settings with a touch more volts on the northbridge.

Personaly, i would stick with the 4gig you have, maybe try to clock it a bit.

b-star · 23 Feb 2009 at 22:12

No - different volts, timings, (brands)
It is recommended to stick same brand;model!

setter · 23 Feb 2009 at 22:18

Personally if looking to go to 8gb, id sell one set of the ram you have and purchase another 4gb to match the one your left with