Adding more RAM

[C#Wizard]

Hi,

 

So at the moment I have 2x 4 GB RAM sticks. I would like to add some extra RAM, let's say another 2x 4 GB sticks. Does it matter if the second pair is from a different brand? I'm aware that it's better if you have like two sticks of the same brand, but since I already have a pair, does the second pair have to be from the same brand? Is there anything else I have to keep in mind? 

 

Kind Regards,

C#Wizard

[Jumper118]

Hi,

 

So at the moment I have 2x 4 GB RAM sticks. I would like to add some extra RAM, let's say another 2x 4 GB sticks. Does it matter if the second pair is from a different brand? I'm aware that it's better if you have like two sticks of the same brand, but since I already have a pair, does the second pair have to be from the same brand? Is there anything else I have to keep in mind? 

 

Kind Regards,

C#Wizard

as long as it has the same speed and timings then it should be fine.

[Viper9]

It should be alright, but I'm always trying to have the same brand/model just to sure there's no error.

 

But like Jumper118 said, if it's the same speed and timings you should be fine. 

[EpicAdom]

as long as it has the same speed and timings then it should be fine.

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[beach_boy98]

Hi,

 

So at the moment I have 2x 4 GB RAM sticks. I would like to add some extra RAM, let's say another 2x 4 GB sticks. Does it matter if the second pair is from a different brand? I'm aware that it's better if you have like two sticks of the same brand, but since I already have a pair, does the second pair have to be from the same brand? Is there anything else I have to keep in mind? 

 

Kind Regards,

C#Wizard

Is there space on the mobo. If yes just make sure it has the same speed and timings.

[AlwaysFSX]

as long as it has the same speed and timings then it should be fine.

And voltage.

[Taswell]

If you get Ram that is slower than the other set, the faster set will be nerfed to run at the slower speed.

[flipped_bit]

If you get the same model, you should be fine.  If you're at all concerned, the resale market for RAM is pretty strong so you could sell your existing sticks for a decent price.

[C#Wizard]

Thanks a lot for the replies guys, appreciated.

 

Just noticed my current RAM frequency is 1333 Mhz (2x 667) and the RAM I was going to buy run at 1600 Mhz, so I guess I'll have to replace both pairs or buy another pair of 1333 Ghz.

[C#Wizard]

What do you guys think I should do btw? Just buy the 1600 Mhz pair and live with it that it'll be nerfed to 1333 Mhz? Not sure if it's worth it to actually buy 2 pairs of 1600 Mhz.