Question About Combining Different Sizes/Frequency

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Right now my system is running Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz CL9.

I have been given a pair of used Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 Mhz CL9.

I have 4 slots for installing RAM on my 'ASUS 1155 P8P67-M PRO Motherboard'. Can I install the 2x2GB in the spare channel to get a total of 12GB?

The m-board manual says the different sizes aren't an issue, so long as each pair is in a single channel...so I suppose the question I am asking is: Will the the fact the frequencies are different affect anything? The manual doesn't mention it.

Thanks,
Josh.
 
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The speed won't make too much difference, however unless you find yourself running at 100% memory, I wouldn't bother changing it simply because those 2-5 FPS make it so much sweeter.
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OK.

Is it worth having 12GB over 8GB if it means the frequency is lowered to 1333Mhz? I use the system for playing games, I don't do any CAD work or anything...and people say 12GB is overkill for games, so...maybe not worth it?
 
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The speed won't make too much difference, however unless you find yourself running at 100% memory, I wouldn't bother changing it simply because those 2-5 FPS make it so much sweeter.
 
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