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RAM compatibility question

Gazelem

I have this 8GB stick of RAM in my system: http://a.co/d/9Qb7hJa

 

I want to get another 8GB, so the easiest thing to do would be to buy the exact same stick again, but it is nearly $100 on Amazon and $85 on Newegg (it was like $45 in early 2017 when I built my PC). There are other 8GB sticks for cheaper ($60ish), but then I have to worry about compatibility.

 

So the question is: are there any RAM options that are cheaper than the one I have, but are still compatible with it?

 

Here is the parts list for my build, if it is relevant: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Gazelem/saved/GQW6hM

 

Thanks in advance!

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Should be fine.

Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.9 Ghz  | Gigabyte AB350M Gaming 3 |  PaliT GTX 1050Ti  |  8gb Kingston HyperX Fury @ 2933 Mhz  |  Corsair CX550m  |  1 TB WD Blue HDD


Inside some old case I found lying around.

 

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1 minute ago, bleedblue said:

Should be fine.

He wanted some types that would be compatible, not a yes...

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Get a stick that has the same operating frequency and similar cas latency

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I needATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explainedgroup reg is bad

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3 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Get a stick that has the same operating frequency and similar cas latency

Okay, what about timings?

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3 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Get a stick that has the same operating frequency and similar cas latency

Problem is, die/controller differences might cause issues and slow down the RAM as a whole. If speed isn't an issue and don't mind the performance hit of mismatched sticks then you're okay.

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1 minute ago, Gazelem said:

Okay, what about timings?

Cas latency is a timing. It's considered the most significant timing, and most timings will be grouped under a given cas latency

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I needATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explainedgroup reg is bad

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