2gb 1Rx8 + 4gb 2Rx8 compatibility

ezio93

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Hello everyone,

My system specifications are as follows:
Dell inspiron 14R (5420)
i3-3110M
Chipset: HM76 Express

It currently has 2gb 1Rx8 PC3 12800S memory installed (hynix)
I'm looking forward to add another memory of Hynix 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 1600MHz 2Rx8.

1) Will the mixing of the two work properly? ( 2gb+4gb=6gb)
2) If not, can someone please recommend a proper combination that may work .

Thanks in advance,
Regards.
 
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When mixing RAM there are no guarantees. You can check forums, plenty of people mix RAM and it doesnt work. Even mixing the same model and brand of RAM sometimes don't work.

The best advice I can give to you is you buy RAM on kits.

Aefuan

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When mixing RAM there are no guarantees. You can check forums, plenty of people mix RAM and it doesnt work. Even mixing the same model and brand of RAM sometimes don't work.

The best advice I can give to you is you buy RAM on kits.
 
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ezio93

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Thanks for the heads up. That was helpful !