Will there be any problems from mixing two different RAM's with the only difference being brand and voltage?

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The only difference is that one set has a 1.65V and the other has 1.5V

RAM 1: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

RAM 2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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Yes. Big problems can arise if the two sticks in a dual channel system are not MATCHED pairs in voltage, timings, and manufacturer. Even manufacturing dates can be an issue. That's why dual channel memory is always sold in matched pairs. The above scenario isn't quite as bad, but still asking for trouble.
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Yes. Big problems can arise if the two sticks in a dual channel system are not MATCHED pairs in voltage, timings, and manufacturer. Even manufacturing dates can be an issue. That's why dual channel memory is always sold in matched pairs. The above scenario isn't quite as bad, but still asking for trouble.
 
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That is what I needed to know. Thank you!
 
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Maybe not. But probably. Ram manufactuers test pairings of matching ram to ensure they work together well. Just because ram shares "similar" if not exact stats doesn't mean they will play nice together. This wasn't a big deal before multi channel ram when you could just throw random ram in and it would all operate at the slowest ram setting.
 
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