Can different types of rams be used together?

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captain wajji

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I'm currently using Corsair Vengeance single module 4GB.

Can I use Kingston 1600mhz DDR3 ram with it or should I put up another Vengeance with it?

Also is there any difference in the Normal 1600mhz and a Corsair Vengeance? If yes then what it is?


The Kingston 8GB is $12 cheaper than the Corsair vengeance so I wanna know if they can be used together or not.

P.S Very,very limited budget*.
 
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Bengal Tiger

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yeah is the size dont mention it as long as the hz are both plain 1600 or both 1600(pc3-12800) and ddr3 its fine to use a difrent manifacturer
 
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I would keep compatibility as close as i could.Even the same maker/type and speed,even partnr can give problems when from a different batch.This forum is full of those.So i would go for the vengeance.

The Kingston also has the same timings and voltage? If you still want to go that way
 
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How do I check the timings and voltage?
 
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The ram has a sticker on the side or try cpu-z,the memory tab for current speed and timings,the spd tab for the rated settings.In the spd tab you might also find a partnr with which you can find this info at the manufacturers site.
 
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Tradesman1

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Keep in mind there is no guarantee that sticks will play nice if they don't come out of the same package. Even if you get an identical Corsair stick, there's no guarantee it will play with the one you have. Sticks in a packaged set have been tested to work together, which is why they are guaranteed. DRAM from different manufactures more than likely use different memory chips, different solder and even different PCBs all of which affect the DRAM.
 
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