Can you use 2 sets of ram from 2 different brand at the same time?

pk7677 · Dec 9, 2011

So I got my hands on these memories

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233202

99% of the specs are same, the only difference is the G.Skill Ripjaw timing is 9-9-9-24-2N while the Corsair XMS3 timing is 9-9-9-24*. Will they work together as 16GB?

johan851 · Dec 9, 2011

The timings look the same to me. They should work together fine at the lowest common denominator settings - that is, if they should be able to run at the fastest speed both sets are capable of.

Since they're both rated for DDR3 1600 9-9-924, you shouldn't have any trouble running them together at that speed.

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pwnmachine · Dec 9, 2011

^ +1

The only time it can be of concern is when the kits differ greatly.(eg. 1066 with 1600 at different timings)

pk7677 · Dec 9, 2011

johan851 said:
The timings look the same to me. They should work together fine at the lowest common denominator settings - that is, if they should be able to run at the fastest speed both sets are capable of.

Since they're both rated for DDR3 1600 9-9-924, you shouldn't have any trouble running them together at that speed.

I typed it wrong, one of them is 9-9-9-24-2N and the other one is 9-9-9-24.

pwnmachine · Dec 9, 2011

^ That is just the command rate, I believe the other stick uses 2T so it will be ok.

ssjwizard · Dec 9, 2011

Its not preferred but it should work, it would be unlikely for them to not run at the same speed and timings. The only concern would be if your mobo doesnt like the combination of different ICs used but they may even be the same who knows.

In short you should be fine.

pprajaa · Oct 17, 2012

Same problem

I also have the same issue.

I am currently using this ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468&name=Desktop-Memory

Since my H212 cooler is blocking one of the Ram Slots, I am planning to use this ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231552&name=Desktop-Memory

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231554&name=Desktop-Memory

My config is

Intel - 3570 K
AsRock Z77 extreme6 mother board
H-212 cpu cooler
Safire HD7870 OC Graphics car
Intel 330 60 GB SSD
Segate 1 TB harddisk
Asus Internal Blu ray Writer
Antec EA 750 PSU

Can you use 2 sets of ram from 2 different brand at the same time?

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