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RAM modules differ although same model

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Hey guys,

I've been using Kingston HyperX blue RAM for quite a  few builds now (approx. the last 3 years).

I also got 2x 4GB DIMMs for my last build in july. The issue is that these are 1600MHz but only run at 1333 otherwise it keeps crashing etc, and the BIOS automatically chooses 1333MHz. I should mention that these modules were not a kit. I got one of them earlier the year as an upgrade for my former build and the other one with rest of the parts, but I checked model numbers and they were the same. It was the same article from the same merchant so it should have been the same.

Now I had a look at my SPDs via CPU-Z:

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As you can see they actually are not the same.

For my next upgrade I had planned to buy these, should work since it's the other channel.

Any thoughts about my exisitng RAM?

 

Kind regards,

Trek

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Can your mobo handle 1600mhz ram?

"Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules" stated here

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you need to set rated speed for rams manually.

Edit:now i realized you might need to increase volts on the rams to get them working together stable

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Try to increase the voltage a little and overclock the ram bus so they can act as a kit without any conflicts. 

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