I currently have a Ryzen 5 5600x processor with 16GB of Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB RAM, running at 3600MHz (two 8GB sticks in dual channel). I'm considering adding two more Corsair Vengeance sticks (3200MHz, non-RGB) from a friend and installing them in the remaining RAM slots. They have different timings (16-20-20-38). If I install these in slots 1 and 3, will they work together, and should I expect any drawbacks?
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If you mix those RAM sticks, they'll run at the speed of the slowest one, which is 3200MHz in this case. You might also face occasional long boot times or system hangs, but those issues are quite rare. Just be aware that performance could take a slight hit due to those timing differences.
Make sure to set all sticks to run at 3200MHz in your BIOS settings. This adjustment should help maintain stability. You might wonder about other tweaks, like timings—while adjusting those can optimize performance, it's usually best to stick with the manufacturer's specs for a smoother experience.
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