X58 Pro-E - Added memory and having problems.

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Good evening. 

My original setup was:

MSI X58 Pro-E, running V8.14 BIOS (think it's listed as 8.E on MSI site)
i7 920
6GB (3x2GB) of A-Data DDR3 1333 (Part number HY63I1B16)
eVGA GTX  285
Win 7 64bit Ultimate

I tried to find the exact brand/model of memory to add, but was unable.  I ended up buying this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211451

I installed the memory and BIOS saw it all.  Windows started up fine, reports 12GB, but the 2nd night after installing the memory, I got a bluescreen.  I went ahead and ran memtest86, which reported several errors. 

I took quick pic of memtest86 showing several errors here:
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Before I RMA the memory, I wanted to make sure it isn't a configuration issue, rather than just bad memory.

Here's a pic of the memory tab from CPU-Z:
MofGM.png


SPD tab (slot #1 "old" memory):
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SPD tab (slot #2 "new" memory):
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And here's a pic from SIW's memory tab:
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What do you think?  Bad memory or configuration issue?  Thanks for your time.





 
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Mixing RAM with modern systems is not a good idea & often doomed to fail. Recommend returning the RAM you just purchased & get a 3X4GB kit if 12GB is your goal.
 
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Yes, agree with HU16E. RAM mixing isn't ideal at all due to difference in IC chips, timings, frequencies, latenices etc.
 
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The mixed config is not ideal. You may want to try however to set it all manually in the BIOS and see if you are able to get it to work.
Disable XMP in the BIOS.
Set your mem ratio so that your mem speed is at 1066. Set your timings manually to 9.9.9.25 or 8.8.8.22 and test.
 
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