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4 memory slots 3 sticks with different speeds

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Hello i have a motherboard on the way i am wondering if i can use the 2gb ddr3 1333mhz ram with the 8gb 1600mhz ram i just got for it without slowing it down.
Specs Asus p7p55d-e motherboard
intel i3 @3.2ghz(gonna overclock to 4)
corsair vengeance 8gb(2x4gb) ddr3 1600mhz ram
pny 2gb 1333mhz ddr3 ram
nvidia gts 450

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No. I don't recommend mixing ram with asus boards. 8 gb is plenty. Use the 2 gb for testing only.

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If the mixed ram works together, they'll work at the lowest common speed.

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And what are the voltages of your RAM? I would not expect much luck if they are different.

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