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Different but same ram what do i do?

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It will work just fine

edit:don't mix the channels put the kits next to each other

8gb kit in first 2 slots and the 4gb kit in the next slots

Hay

does any one know if its OK to mix ram even know its the same speed brand and year of make just different value because I just won some ram witch is better then my 4 gbs but its still a little smaller than i would dream to have it so im willing to spend a little to get it up problem is its a bit to much money to get the same amount so ive won 8gb / 4gbx2 and i want to put in 4gb / 2gbx2 my board can take it and it will fit on it but i need help im hoping it works the links i will post below so yoy can check it out please =D    http://www.msy.com.au/saonline/pc-components/9644-gskill-ripjaws-x-8g-kit4gx2-ddr3-1600-f3-12800cl9d-8gbxl.html   and also  http://www.msy.com.au/saonline/pc-components/9640-gskill-ripjaws-x-4g-kit2gx2-ddr3-1600-f3-12800cl9d-4gbxl.html   please help in hope it works it would be awsome

 

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It will work just fine

edit:don't mix the channels put the kits next to each other

8gb kit in first 2 slots and the 4gb kit in the next slots

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Second link is broken, but yes, they will work just fine. 

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