Adding an extra 4 gb RAM to my Gaming PC

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I already have 8Gb (2 x 4GB) of 1600mhz DDR3 RAM, but i am also looking to add an additional single 4 gb of RAM 1600mhz DDR3 stick so in total i would have 3 4gb sticks, only one of them would be from a different company. my existing http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=8gb+g+skill

my new: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS4G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006WAGG14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442963196&sr=8-1&keywords=4gb+crucial+ballistix+sport

would this work? or in any way damage my computer, I know i dont need 12 gb for gaming
 
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geofelt
No damage if it does not work.
But, the extra stick is not certain to work.

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.
Although, I think the problem has lessened with the newer Intel chipsets. Still,
it is safer to get what you need in one kit.

If the ram matches in speed, voltage, and cas numbers, your odds are better.
I might expect 75% success on a intel motherboard, less on a amd motherboard.

Really, with ram so cheap these...
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No damage if it does not work.
But, the extra stick is not certain to work.

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.
Although, I think the problem has lessened with the newer Intel chipsets. Still,
it is safer to get what you need in one kit.

If the ram matches in speed, voltage, and cas numbers, your odds are better.
I might expect 75% success on a intel motherboard, less on a amd motherboard.

Really, with ram so cheap these days, sell your old ram and buy a 2 x 8gb new kit.
 
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I do not believe you can do this on newer boards. Check your motherboard manual under "Installing RAM" to get a concrete answer. You should see the different configurations that are possible there.
 
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