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September 21, 2014 10:29:28 PM

So I already had 4gb of ram and decided to treat my self to an upgrade by buying 8gbs more RAM!

There the same brand and line of ram (Viper) except with a few differences, the 8gb kit is faster and I know due to being with my slower ram it wont be as fast as it and rather matching speeds with the other 4gb RAM.

So well there be any problems? Well any issues arrive if I just plug them all in? Whats the worst that can happen? I mean it wont destroy anything... right???

Thanks!

And for Reference here are the RAM sticks:

The one I have right now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

And the one I just ordered:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Thanks again!

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a b } Memory
September 21, 2014 10:32:24 PM

Only use kits of identical ram - as recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Else there's a very good chance that the ram won't work properly eg BSoDs
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a b } Memory
September 21, 2014 10:33:27 PM

RAM is very finnicky and even if you have identically rated sticks it sometimes can be a pain to make it work. You SHOULD be fine with running them all together at the slowest ones ratings. If it doesnt work someone here will be able to troubleshoot for you I'm sure.

Honestly 8gb is probably plenty anyways, I would just run the new 8gb you purchased on their own
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September 21, 2014 10:38:10 PM

Jameson Clark said:
RAM is very finnicky and even if you have identically rated sticks it sometimes can be a pain to make it work. You SHOULD be fine with running them all together at the slowest ones ratings. If it doesnt work someone here will be able to troubleshoot for you I'm sure.

Honestly 8gb is probably plenty anyways, I would just run the new 8gb you purchased on their own


Thanks man, I know 8gb is plenty but it was so inexpensive and so I just did it. If it does not work then I will stick with 8gb RAM. I just want to know if it is possible these can work together and if there would be any hardware damage. Thanks!
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September 21, 2014 10:40:21 PM

i7Baby said:
Only use kits of identical ram - as recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Else there's a very good chance that the ram won't work properly eg BSoDs


Alright, I will keep that in mind, but there so close in specs and stuff I am going to give it a try. Whats the worst that can happen? Seriously, well something fry? Can there be any hardware damage by trying this? Or well it just not work and not damage anything?

Thanks!
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a b } Memory
September 21, 2014 10:43:12 PM

unless youve posted the same link twice they are exactly the same,in which case no worries.
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a b } Memory
September 22, 2014 10:50:40 AM

lol.dont know how many times i went back and forth between those two links trying to see a difference.its likely to work,although your new ram will run at the slower speed of your old memory.its not going to hurt anything to try it.
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September 22, 2014 3:42:26 PM

They may or may not work together, any time you mix DRAM it's a crapshoot, the forums are full of folks mixing sets (even the same identical sets) that just won't play together....if you have any problems w/ them give me a shout can possibly get all to play at 1866 or at least 1600 with some timing/voltage adjustments
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September 22, 2014 7:12:46 PM

Tradesman1 said:
They may or may not work together, any time you mix DRAM it's a crapshoot, the forums are full of folks mixing sets (even the same identical sets) that just won't play together....if you have any problems w/ them give me a shout can possibly get all to play at 1866 or at least 1600 with some timing/voltage adjustments


Alright, I trust you!

A friend of mine was in the same position and said his motherboard just configured the best settings so they can work together and its stable so I have hope!

Thanks!
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September 22, 2014 7:50:52 PM

As mentioned, if any problems give me a shout ;) 
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