should i use 2 different ram speeds together?

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hi, i built a low-mid level custom gaming pc, i originally bought only 2x4GB ram sticks @ DDR3 1600MHZ speeds for my new pc.
how ever, i also still have my older ram sticks that are 2x2GB @ DDR3 1333MHZ speeds.
i understand that if i mix these two ram sticks together, then my ram with the faster speed will lower its speed to match the slower ram sticks.
so should i use the 2x4GB sticks for a total of 8GB DRR3 1600MHZ ..or..use all 4 of my sticks for a total of 12GB DDR3 @ 1333MHZ?

my specs:
ram: you guys already know :)
core i5 quad core cpu
GTX geforce 960 SSC
b85m gaming mobo
1 TB hard drive
 
Solution
Use the 8GB of faster RAM. Unless you require 12GB of RAM (which is unlikely for gaming) You will be better off with the 8GB of faster RAM.

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ah, i see, ty!