OWC 1867Mhz RAM runs at 1600 on 27" iMac Late 2015

[ahnl]

I have an iMac 27" late 2015 / i7 with 8GB Apple Ram.

Apple memory runs at 1867Mhz fine. When I add two 8GB OWC 1867Mhz RAMs, they all run at 1600.

Any hints what the problem could be?
- Apple RAM: 1867
- I tried just the OWC's: 1600
- I tried just OWC's in slots 1&2, and in 1,3: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 2, OWC in 3 & 4: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 3, OWC in 2 & 4: 1600

Thanks,

Arthur

 

[bankshot]

If the OWC memory ran at 1867 MHz by itself, I would say the issue is likely mismatching CAS latency (CL). As discussed in other threads, the memory controller will drop all modules to 1600 MHz if CL of one set is too fast for the other set to run at 1867. For example, Apple RAM is CL13, and people (including myself) who bought 1867 MHz CL11 RAM to pair with it saw a drop to 1600 MHz because the Apple RAM can only do CL11 (or 10) at that speed. The memory controller apparently prioritizes CL over clock frequency.

However since you say the OWC is 1600 by itself, I would contact OWC.

 

[florinbss2]

Memoirs using false advertising. In fact the factory is 1600 MHz.

 

[tdbrown75]

I have an iMac 27" late 2015 / i7 with 8GB Apple Ram.

Apple memory runs at 1867Mhz fine. When I add two 8GB OWC 1867Mhz RAMs, they all run at 1600.

Any hints what the problem could be?
- Apple RAM: 1867
- I tried just the OWC's: 1600
- I tried just OWC's in slots 1&2, and in 1,3: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 2, OWC in 3 & 4: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 3, OWC in 2 & 4: 1600

Thanks,

Arthur

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I'm running OWC's 16GB kit (2x8) and mine is running at 1867Mhz without issue.

Tim

 

[ohsnaphappy]

I just don't mix ram. Some people get away with it. But with my luck, I won't even try it

 

[Sirmausalot]

I had OWC send me the wrong RAM once. They were a huge PITA about it. I had another issue with defective hardware from them, again, terrible customer service.

I have an iMac 27" late 2015 / i7 with 8GB Apple Ram.

Apple memory runs at 1867Mhz fine. When I add two 8GB OWC 1867Mhz RAMs, they all run at 1600.

Any hints what the problem could be?
- Apple RAM: 1867
- I tried just the OWC's: 1600
- I tried just OWC's in slots 1&2, and in 1,3: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 2, OWC in 3 & 4: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 3, OWC in 2 & 4: 1600

Thanks,

Arthur

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[gsingham]

Yes because as mentioned in the other thread, the OWC run at CL11 @ 1867, the stock apple run at CL 13 @ 1867

Now the imac like to match CL instead of frequency so it downs all CL11, unfortunately the stock apple runs at CL 11 @ 1600mhz only.

I have also read that apple uses different suppliers for their base ram. If some are able to mix apple ram and get 1867mhz then chances are those stock rams are faster and can run @ CL11

 

[Buerkletucson]

Great experience with OWC RAM
OWC 2 x 8GB kit........along with Apple 2 x 8GB stock RAM.
Works fine @ 1867Mhz.

 

[OWC Dyllon]

Hello,

Thank you so much for your great post. At this time this has been confirmed as a programming issue in a few selected 8GB RAM units. Please reach out to OWC by phone, email or chat and we will be happy to get a replacement set up for you!


OWC Dyllon
http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/contact/

I have an iMac 27" late 2015 / i7 with 8GB Apple Ram.

Apple memory runs at 1867Mhz fine. When I add two 8GB OWC 1867Mhz RAMs, they all run at 1600.

Any hints what the problem could be?
- Apple RAM: 1867
- I tried just the OWC's: 1600
- I tried just OWC's in slots 1&2, and in 1,3: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 2, OWC in 3 & 4: 1600
- I tried Apple RAM in slots 1 & 3, OWC in 2 & 4: 1600

Thanks,

Arthur

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