Running Two Versions of CORSAIR Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 RAM Kits

Beefypanda

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Can I safely pair up two versions of this Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600Mhz CML8GX3M2A1600C9 kits? The blue kit is labeled v8.16 while the black kit is v2.12. I was told that running this configuration might result in compatibility issues even though the RAM kits are the same model.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2x4GB-Desktop-Memory/dp/B0058J1Q7O

My rig: Asrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, i7 2600K, G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB 4x4GB 1600 F3-17000CL9Q-4GBGBZH