Ram compatability

maizenblue · February 20, 2018

I'm looking to upgrade my ram from 8 gb to 16 gbs by adding 2 more 4 gb sticks of ram. The ram I currently have is ddr3, Adata's XPG V2@ 1600 mhz. My ram's heat spreader is gold colored, but the only thing I could find online was grey XPG V2 @ 1600. As far as I can tell, its the same ram aside from the color.

It should be the same right? Is there any way to be sure? Are there any other specs I have to make sure are the same?

I've read that if the timings or anything is slightly different, it can cause problems or simply not work at all.

mortino · February 20, 2018

16 minutes ago, maizenblue said:

I'm looking to upgrade my ram from 8 gb to 16 gbs by adding 2 more 4 gb sticks of ram. The ram I currently have is ddr3, Adata's XPG V2@ 1600 mhz. My ram's heat spreader is gold colored, but the only thing I could find online was grey XPG V2 @ 1600. As far as I can tell, its the same ram aside from the color.

It should be the same right? Is there any way to be sure? Are there any other specs I have to make sure are the same?

I've read that if the timings or anything is slightly different, it can cause problems or simply not work at all.

Sounds like it is the same ram but even if it isn't I wouldn't worry too much especially when buying in pairs.

faziten · February 21, 2018

Try searching on your Motherboards QVL. You may find them there, if not, try the RAM manufacturer webpage, maybe you can fin data about compatibility with your motherboard.

To be honest, i started a topic today about my (good) luck mixing brand, speed and timing RAM kits. Your milage may vary. If you believe you could send them back and getting back your money, give it a try.