Adding 4GB Stick to 2x4GB setup

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macdeez

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Hello,

Would it be possible to add a 4GB stick to my existing 2x4GB set up? All three will be the exact same model and make so I'm hoping there's no conflict in that department. My mobo is a MSI Z87-G45 gaming and the ram is of this model http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006WAGG14?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

So I'm hoping to go from a 8GB set up to a 12GB set up, or would it be more effective to go for 16GB? Even though I don't really need that much but I am finding that sometimes my ram is strained and I would like some extra leeway as I can afford it at the moment.

Thanks guys.
 
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getochkn
get 2 more 4gb's so that everything will run in dual channel. adding 1 stick will force it down to single channel, you need even number of sticks to get the full benefit of dual channel.
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macdeez

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Hahah well I've jumped the gun and already bought one! Should I cancel that order and buy a 2x4GB kit or shall I just place an order for another 4GB stick? I'm guessing that 2 2x4GB kits would play nice as they would run in 2 seperate dual channel modes, is that correct?
 
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sora

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I guess you could place an order for another 2x4GB stick kit.
 
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