can i mix two different types of ram?

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PCkid525

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i have decided to upgrade my pc ram but, i have a little doubt.i have 1 crucial ballistix sport 1333mhz ddr3 ram installed but i want to buy a corsair vengence 1600 mhz ram.so i want to know if
mixing these will cause any problem.
 
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jbrown156
ok kool then they should work with the exception of the rams working at 1333mhz ,,that still remains the same until you get the upgrade you said ypu would
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all it will do is force the 1600mhz rams to slow down to 1333mhz and nothing further ..
 
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PCkid525

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ok but what about the difference in company ( crucial and corsair),will that cause any issues.
 
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well if the rams have different latencies and and voltage configs then it might cause the sticks to move like crap .. i suggest that you take out the 1333mhz ram get another 1600mhz corsair ,, i dont know in dept detail the complete effect of mixing manufacturers but i know it will slow down the rams drastically and that is enough to let you know its not worth slowing down the systems ram for a old stick
 
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PCkid525

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I just checked,both of the have the same latencies(9) and volt(1.5).so it wont cause problems?
& i do plan on getting more sticks later & replacing the 1333mhz.

 
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