Can i use 1x8G DDR3-1866 HyperX and 1x4G DDR3-1866 HyperX at the same time(Dual Channel)?.
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velocityg4
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You can use both at the same time. However, you will not achieve dual channel. Dual channel requires a matching set.
velocityg4
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They should be bought as a set. Such as 2x8GB packaged as a pair for guaranteed dual channel.
If you buy the exact same make and model they may not achieve dual channel. As there may be slight differences. Since they may have been produced at different factories. Usually you'll get dual channel buying them separately. Sometimes you won't.
Your lowest chances are if they are from different manufacturers but the same specs.
Different sizes of memory have no chance of dual channel operation. As they must be the same size. They'll operate in single channel mode.
velocityg4
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As I said in my previous post. It may or it may not. The only guarantee is if you only used a matched set. As in, sold in the same package.
Even though they are the same make and model. There is no guarantee. They could have slight design differences, be produced in different factories or use chips from other manufacturers. Any of which can prevent dual channel.
Even though they are the same make and model. There is no guarantee. They could have slight design differences, be produced in different factories or use chips from other manufacturers. Any of which can prevent dual channel.
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