can you use different brands of RAM?

TheRevo

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Dec 1, 2013
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hey i have bought 8GB of Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz RAM for my new build, i also have an excisting 4GB of RAM in my current PC (i think it is some sort of value ram)

I weas wondering if it is possible and safe to mix both of these brands and have all 3 in my new PC?

I am fine with just the 8GB but it would be nice to have that extra 4GB.


can you even use 3 Ram slots instead of 1, 2 or all 4 slots?

[strike]Also, i am pretty sure they do not have the same speeds, i think the value stuff is at 1333MHz... maybe lower[/strike]
after looking into it, the value ram also runs at 1600MHz
 
Solution
Mixing ram can cause all kinds of problems plus most likely your board supports dual channnel and would be forced to single with 3 sticks. On top of that 8GB is plenty for most uses.