slow ram with fast ram?

[relworPstar]

Do you think 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz 240pin ram will still work with

1x8GB DDR3 2400MHz 240pin?

I am planning to purchase the 8GB - but just wondering if I will need 2. Is it worth the extra $110?

[nickpokesyou]

i never tried before, but if im not wrong it couldn't. the MHz must be the same, I Guess?

[mgsstar]

It might not work because these sticks of ram might be incompatible with each other.

[relworPstar]

thats what i thought but im not sure.. google would be quicker but ya know, i just love linus and slick lol

[ProKoN]

they should work together however you will be limited to 1600MHz .

So your fancy 2400MHz Ram will run at 1600MHz.

Your memory will always run at the lowest speed of any particular dimm. in this case 1600MHz.

Are you running intel or amd?

amd benefits from faster memory in most cases particularly when using integrated graphics

on the intel side i really dont think your going get huge memory improvents with 2400Mhz... marginal at best.

Try to roll with whats affordable for you. keep all modules 8GB.

[relworPstar]

ok its gonna be the intel i7 3770k 3.5ghz with p8z77-m pro - just had 2x4gb ram, figured id get some faster ram.

so no good? $100 bucks for an 8gb @ 2400

or 2x4gb @ 1600 for $45 (comes with combo)