Can I use RAM from different manufactures together?

TonyStark420 · Aug 28, 2015

I've been wanting to upgrade my RAM for a while now from 8GB to 16GB. However, the RAM I currently have it Out of Stock at all places. (Team Elite 8GB DDR3 1600 (Red)) Is it possible to mix and match, as in have maybe RAM from G.SKILL or something and still have it work?

James Mason · Aug 28, 2015

Possible, yes, but also likely to cause issues.
What do you need 16gbs of ram for?
for gaming you only need 8.
If you really really want 16, it's smartest to just get a 16gb (2x8) set and not risk having to buy one anyways when mixing the ram doesn't work.

Tradesman1 · Aug 28, 2015

Can try, it's a crapshoot, more on mixing in my article (item 2) here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ddr-dram-myths,4155.html

TonyStark420 · Aug 28, 2015

James Mason :

I multi task a lot, even during games. I often find my 8GB is running dry. What if the frequency of the RAM is the same? Will is still cause issues? The reason i don't want to buy a whole new set is because here in Canada, RAM prices are stupidly high (well, prices for all PC components, i built my PC for $2000, but in America with the same components, it would be like, $1000 - $1200. Sucks man.

James Mason · Aug 28, 2015

TonyStark420 :

Even if it's the same frequency there can be issues, your best shot is exactly the same model ram, but even then it's still not a guarantee. You can try a stick with the same frequency, CAS and voltage, but it may not work, and then you'll still have to get a bigger kit anyways.

TonyStark420 · Aug 28, 2015

Tradesman1 :

I read #2. So how can i find out if 2 set of RAM works? Is there info in the specifications that con confirm its compatible? Or do i just have to try it out irl and see if it works. What do you suggest?

Tradesman1 · Aug 28, 2015

As is stated there are no guarantees, you can buy two identical sets of DRAM, (the same exact model) and it's a 50/50 maybe. The best bet is to get a single package of the full amount you want/need and sell the old or use in another rig

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