Upgrading Ram (first time)

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I'm interested in upgrading my Ram to 16GB.

Probably going to get THIS one unless better suggestions are offered.

1. Any better suggestions? I noticed some rams had "spiky" designs at the top or seemed extra large which I don't think would fit in my case as my cpu cooler is almost directly above the slot. My current ram seems just perfectly enough inside and is very slim and simple.

2. I have four ram slots. Can I just add these to the new slot or should I remove my older ram?

3. In case the ram winds up being too large, do the slots I put them in matter? Its only one slot that is directly under my cpu cooler.


Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Graphics Card: GTX 970
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 144hz
Motherboard: MSI P67A-G43
Ram: 8GB
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer HCG-750, 80 PLUS BRONZE, 750 Watt Power Supply
 
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Dear Koemas, please read the link I have sent you a few replies above as I see you insist with DDR4 and your motherboard DOES NOT SUPPORT IT.

If you screw things up, it is going to be solely on you, as we all here advised you to read and learn before you take action.

Thanks in advance and be careful!
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Hi. The HyperX Fury fits perfectly with the 212 EVO, personal experience. No problem in there.

HOWEVER (A HUUUGE HOWEVER), the RAM you pointed in the link is DDR4, which IS NOT BY ANY MEANS compatible with your current motherboard (which is DDR3 ONLY).

Please be careful.

There is a good reading regarding memory at the Tom's main site, which you can find here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ram-overclocking-guide,4693.html

Please take sometime to read, this is important.
 
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That's DDR4, not compatible with your CPU or motherboard. Those big RAM heatsinks are mostly for show and not really needed. I would suggest looking for a 2 x 8 16 GB kit listed on your motherboards QVL list and selling the 8 GB's you have now. This avoids potential incompatibility problems by mixing RAM and less stress on the memory controller.
 
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So I'm guessing this DDR3 version is a better option

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x8GB-1866MHz/dp/B00J8E8Y5C/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471739960&sr=1-2&keywords=ram

 
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Yes this is. Now you got it right. Please note that if your current RAM is slower than the HyperX (1866), the hyperX will be automatically adjusted to work at a slower speed unless you remove your current RAM and go solely with the HyperX.
 
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Dear Koemas, please read the link I have sent you a few replies above as I see you insist with DDR4 and your motherboard DOES NOT SUPPORT IT.

If you screw things up, it is going to be solely on you, as we all here advised you to read and learn before you take action.

Thanks in advance and be careful!
 
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I meant the appearance of the "slimness". It is not a DDR4.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820156047&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Electronics-_-Crucial-_-N82E16820156047&scpid=7&scid=scsho13857965

This one looks just as identical and is DDR3. It looks just the same to me but I guess its because I'm not familiar with RAM appearances

I'm referring to what I'm assuming is a heat sink by the way . I know not to get a DDR4. I only linked it the second time because it looked similar as my own ram does not have any covering. If I were to get the hyper one, does it come off?

Ugh, I keep editing this ><

I don't understand why you linked an overclocking article but is that something I'd need to do to do for this one or would occur by putting this in (the DDR3 Hyper I linked earlier)

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x8GB-1866MHz/dp/B00J8E8Y5C/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471739960&sr=1-2&keywords=ram&tag=viglink20237-20
 
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Almost every ramsink comes off, just needs a little patience and care.
Very few companies use thermal adhesives, most use thermal pads.
Yes what you are referring to is a "heatsink" also known as "Ramsink" and few people call them "ram cooler" too.
 
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