CORSAIR Vengeance 2x4GB bundle vs 1x4GB 2pcs

Moogle456 · Dec 4, 2013

Hello,

I want to upgrade my old pc to:
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-H87-HD3
CPU: i5-4570

The memory I wanted to buy was:
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)

But since I am little short I thought of getting a single 4GB and next one next month:
CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB

Is buying that memory separately bringing any downside or is it same memory?
Two packs of single 4GB is also actually being cheaper then 2x4GB bundle in my country.

Supahos · Dec 4, 2013

Its best to buy it together in a kit all at once, as soon as you start mixing memory results can't be guaranteed. Usually a few voltage tweaks in the bios can sort things out, but just know there is always a chance whatever you buy will not work with the first stick you buy, even if it is the exact same model.

Tradesman1 · Dec 4, 2013

And oft times you don't, but often you do, which is why it's best to buy a single set, that way they are tested to work together and at advertised freq, also XMP (if 1600 and up) is programmed by the set and number of sticks...Have seen many mix and say there's no problems and then the people take a look and find they have bought and paid for good 1866 or whatever DRAM and yes it's running, though often at 1333 or a lower freq and loose timings, so big drop performance wise from what was paid for and expected....just one of the many reasons that DRAM is misunderstood

Supahos · Dec 4, 2013

I have a mixed set myself, not saying it can't or doesn't work, but read these memory forums and tell me that every 3rd question isn't "I added X memory to my existing Y memory now my computer won't boot"

Tradesman1 · Dec 4, 2013

Isn't that the truth

or how do I get these to work together

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