Ram upgrade question

[Negative2k99]

I currently have 2x8gb 3200mhz of ram and am planning on adding 2x32gb 3600mhz.  Is it okay to use both pairs or is it better to take out the slower lower capacity ram?  They're the same brand if that matters.

[MrMcMuffinJr]

5 minutes ago, Negative2k99 said:

I currently have 2x8gb 3200mhz of ram and am planning on adding 2x32gb 3600mhz.  Is it okay to use both pairs or is it better to take out the slower lower capacity ram?  They're the same brand if that matters.

It shouldn't be a problem but matching DIMMs is best practice

 

edit: just buy an identical 2x8 kit, the 400hz difference isn't a showstopper

[SorryBella]

32 minutes ago, Negative2k99 said:

I currently have 2x8gb 3200mhz of ram and am planning on adding 2x32gb 3600mhz.  Is it okay to use both pairs or is it better to take out the slower lower capacity ram?  They're the same brand if that matters.

The 3600 will slow down to 3200. Imo 3200 is good enough for most system even if you own ryzen, but it might be worth it to check if your existing dimm is going to be fit to be overclocked to 3600 with the same timing as the ram youre looking at. Not that it would stop you in my opinion, thats sweet jump of RAM capacity regardless.

Edited March 26, 2021 by SorryClaire