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AlexCom
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As long that they have the same specs, the different brand doesn't matter, they will work just fine.

If the specs are different, the PC will run on the lowest ram installed.

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Hello everyone!

 

I want to upgrade my work rig to 128 GB of ram. I work with big 3d environments and I need the space. I build a first generation Threadripped PC that I'm still using, but I want to add an extra 64 GB of RAM. The MB I'm using is the Asus Zenith Extreme.

 

The kit that I have now is:  G.Skill F4-3200C15Q-64GTZR, D4, 3200MHz, 64GB, C15 GSkill TriZ K4 R , but I can't find it in stock here where I live. I found GSKill Trident Z Neo 64GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Quad Channel Kit ( code is F4-3200C16Q-64GTZN ). Same MHz but different CL.. would it be compatible to use and upgrade? I would need it as soon as possible.. will order today if someone would confirm this should work with no problems.

 

Thank you so much for your time,

 

Alex

More info about DIS All-In PC DESK here: www.DISpc.net

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As long that they have the same specs, the different brand doesn't matter, they will work just fine.

If the specs are different, the PC will run on the lowest ram installed.

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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Just now, Constantin said:

As long that they have the same specs, the different brand doesn't matter, they will work just fine.

The only difference I see is the CL, mine has 15, the new kit has 16. I wonder if this would cause some problems...

More info about DIS All-In PC DESK here: www.DISpc.net

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The only difference I see is the CL, mine has 15, the new kit has 16. I wonder if this would cause some problems...

It wont they will run at 16 though...

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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All of the RAM sticks will start running at the higher CL (16), which won't make that big of a difference. There shouldn't be any other issues. 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 - 3900x @ 4.4GHz with a Custom Loop | MBO: ASUS Crosshair VI Extreme | RAM: 4x4GB Apacer 2666MHz overclocked to 3933MHz with OCZ Reaper HPC Heatsinks | GPU: PowerColor Red Devil 6900XT | SSDs: Intel 660P 512GB SSD and Intel 660P 1TB SSD | HDD: 2x WD Black 6TB and Seagate Backup Plus 8TB External Drive | PSU: Corsair RM1000i | Case: Cooler Master C700P Black Edition | Build Log: here

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