Filling up all memory slots.

masterrace11 · Jun 17, 2016

So I'm upgrading my memory of 8GB of rams up to 32GB of it. I have a MSI 970 AM3+ Gaming Motherboard. I only have one ram stick, a Kingston Hyper X Fury 8GB 1600mhz blue. I know this is a dumb question but my plan is to buy three of this kind of ram stick but with different colors like the red, black, and white. Is it okay to buy three different colors but I will buy the same specs such as 8GB and 1600mhz. Thanks.

Boogieman_WD · Jun 17, 2016

Hi there mate!

Basically if all the specs are exactly the same, you shouldn't have issues even if the brands are different (although it's always recommended that you use the exact same memory modules). As for your question regarding those models specifically - check out Phillip's answer from this thread (the one marked as "best solution"): http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2387322/kingston-hyperx-fury-red-blue.html

However, if you still have any doubts, I'd recommend that you get in touch with the memory module manufacturer's customer support for more information.

Hope that helps. Cheers!
Boogieman_WD

masterrace11 · Jun 17, 2016

Cheers, mate. Thanks for the answer, sorry for the dumb question too lol. Just wanna keep my system unique.

Roland Of Gilead · Jun 17, 2016

masterrace11 :

Just wondering why the upgrade for your machine?

If you use the PC for Photoshop, Video Editing etc, then the increase in ram should be helpful. If it's a gaming machine, the increase to 32gbs will have little effect, and 16gb being the 'sweet spot' for gaming.

Boogieman_WD · Jun 17, 2016

masterrace11 :

It's far from a dumb question. I'd probably ask the same thing if I was doing the same. I guess you gave the answer yourself. If there's really no difference it terms of specs, then it might be just for customization. What I mean is that there are a lot of users who like to make color themed builds and in most cases you can see the components of the case.

BTW, @keith12 has a point there.

masterrace11 · Jun 17, 2016

I'm planning to learn photoshop, video editing sooner or later but thanks for the advice too.

Tradesman1 · Jun 17, 2016

There are no guarantees the DRAM from different packages will even play together - even if the same exact model. You can pull DRAM straight off the assembly line and they might play, might not. See my article Items 2 and 6 in particular:

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

masterrace11 · Jun 30, 2016

Thanks for the help. Appreciate it.

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