Mixing two different 2X2gb kits

westerho · Apr 23, 2009

I brought a set of GeIL 4GB PC2-6400 C5 Black Dragon (2x2gb) and I'm thinking about adding another 2x2 gb set. Does it make any difference if there not exactly the same make as long as it's the same cas?

BG-0 · Apr 23, 2009

As long as ALL the timings, not just CAS (i.e. 5-5-4-18 vs 5-5-5-15 etc), are the same it's pretty much sure they will work.

westerho · Apr 23, 2009

Cheers, there going in a asus m379-t deluxe. I knew I should have brought two kits when they were cheap.

18 is # 1 · Apr 23, 2009

Not advisable.
Sometimes different ICs don't like to play together.

westerho · Apr 23, 2009

I'll see if I can find some more black dragon ram. Cheers for the help

freeagent · Apr 23, 2009

works good for me, my mushkins are from late 07, and my dominators are just about 2 months old. the only way to know is to try

i have absolutely no need for this much ram tho :beer:

jmdixon85 · Apr 23, 2009

I used to use a 2x 1GB kit and a 2x 512MB kit in my old setup and never had any problems. Aslong as there rated at the same speed and latency you shouldn't have a problem. Just don't forget your north bridge voltage may need a slight bump to cope with the 2 extra modules (more so if your system is overclocked).

18 is # 1 · Apr 24, 2009

jmdixon85 said:
Aslong as there rated at the same speed and latency you shouldn't have a problem.

How about voltage?

You guys are oversimplifying this. The sticks MAY work together, but the OP is buying an additional set. Why chance a conflict?

freeagent · Apr 24, 2009

what about voltage? set it to what ever you want to

i happend to buy a used set of mushkins off the forum here, and they work no problem with my dominators. same with my d9gmh, they all worked together with no problems. the chances of conflict, imo, is low.

westerho · Apr 24, 2009

Cheers for the help, I've found another set of the black dragons 4gb kit. Should be here Tuesday. I wanted to keep the cost down as I'm looking at a i7 rig. This rams for my wifes photoshop pc.

SuperMiguel · Apr 24, 2009

just get the same memory... its better.

hinderpits · Apr 24, 2009

i mix a muskin 2x2 kit and a corsair 2x2 kit and it works fine

18 is # 1 · Apr 24, 2009

hinderpits said:
i mix a muskin 2x2 kit and a corsair 2x2 kit and it works fine

Yeah...they're both Powechips. Same ICs = no conflict

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