Mixing Timings

[s1rwilliam]

I currently have 2 gbs of patriot extreme performance ddr2 800. I just ordered 2 more gbs of the same ram but after further inspection of my order i saw that the ram i ordered was not exactly the same. I have the 4-4-4-12 2.2v version now but i just ordered the 5-5-5-12 2.0v version. Will combining these sticks work? and how will it effect overclocking?

btw mobo is ds3 in sig

 

[n7]

Should be okay, but unless you get lucky, you'll probably have to run all the RAM @ 5-5-5-12, & hopefully you can find a happy medium for the vdimm level since the two are rated for different levels.

Of course, to add to the fun, you'll be running 4 dimms, which may or may not work well while overclocking your mobo.

Be prepared to bump up vNB & vDimm to maintain your OC...(not necessarily going to be required, but very possible).

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Sounds like different performance profiles? The CL4 2.2v might be able to run at 2.0v CL5, and the CL5 2.0v might be able to run at 2.2v CL4