upgrading ram question

koverland

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Jul 30, 2015
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So i recently built a computer using
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AG9F0G8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and i want to add a 8gb stick to double up on ram and i am thinking of just adding a single 8gb stick instead of 2x4gb sticks incase i want to add another 8gb stick in time, and the ram i am looking at is:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/4CyxFT/crucial-memory-bls8g4d240fsb
my question is, can i mix and match ram from the same company witth the same speed, or would it just be better to run 4x4gb sticks instead of 2x4gb and 1x8gb stick of ram?
thanks!
 
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Usually you can mix any ram as long as they are the same form factor. There can be some problems sometimes, but if its the exact same stick but different capacity it has even better chances of success. You may have to reset youre cmos though when you install it.

Ethanh100

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Usually you can mix any ram as long as they are the same form factor. There can be some problems sometimes, but if its the exact same stick but different capacity it has even better chances of success. You may have to reset youre cmos though when you install it.
 
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