RAM simple compatibility question with Kingstons HyperX

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rplacido

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Hey everyone.

This is my first post here, though i use it alot to solve some problems with my pc.

So here's the thing, im thinking of upgrading my RAM, i currently have 2 x 4GB DDR3 sticks of Kingstons HyperX Black, i can give you more details if needed.

Now i plan to buy another two of the same, but i realized that there is a new model to it: Kingston HyperX Fury. Will these new ones, Fury, be compatible with the old ones?

Thanks a lot, though i think its a simple question, i couldnt find the exact problem here, and i just want to be sure!

Cheers!
 
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Tradesman1
Any time you mix DRAM sets it's a crapshoot whether they will play or not, DRAM in a package has been tested to play nice, that's one reason 4 stick sets often cost more than a pair of two stick sets, it's harder to match up 4 sticks that will all play nice (takes more time in testing), might look at my Fiction article item 2 and 6 in particular:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2741495/ddr3-faqs-fiction.html

If you try and have problems, give me a shout and we can try some adjustments
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No guarantees when mixing DRAM - even if same exact model - here it may may even be harder, the current DRAM is conventional XMP based DRAM where the Fury are based on PnP. If you try and have problems, give me a shout and we can try voltage/timing adjustments
 
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rplacido

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Hmm, i see. Is there any safer alternative to reach 16Gb RAM then? Keeping the old 2 x 4Gb HyperX Black and adding just two more sticks of 4Gb? Or this is it and i'll just have to try it?

I have to say XMP and PnP were two new concepts to me so thanks for the help in advance. I only have basic self taught knowledge from gamimg and Video Post Production work.
 
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Tradesman1

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Any time you mix DRAM sets it's a crapshoot whether they will play or not, DRAM in a package has been tested to play nice, that's one reason 4 stick sets often cost more than a pair of two stick sets, it's harder to match up 4 sticks that will all play nice (takes more time in testing), might look at my Fiction article item 2 and 6 in particular:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2741495/ddr3-faqs-fiction.html

If you try and have problems, give me a shout and we can try some adjustments
 
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