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Kushagrajuneja

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I have an 8 GB stick of Corsair Vengeance (CMK16GX4M2A2400C16R) ram with timings​ 16-16-16-39. This was actually in a kit of 2*8GB sticks but I required only 8 and the seller didn't have it in single packs.

I need to upgrade it now and I'm looking to buy another stick from the same manufacturer albeit just a single stick this time too. Corsair Vengeance 8GB (CMK8GX4M1A2400C16R) with timings 16-16-16-39. The only difference I could find between the 2 sets is the model number and that the former was in a kit of 2 while the latter isn't.

Am I in danger of running into any compatibility issues if I pair them and run them in dual channel?

I have an Asrock z170 extreme 4 motherboard with bios v7.30. i5-6600k with a GTX-1060. (Idk if the processors will make a difference but i mentioned it anyway)
 
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geofelt
Your odds of success are not 100%

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.

Still, with modern motherboards, you have a good chance of success.
The problem is... how comfortable are you with plan B if the new stick does not work and you get no support?

My suggestion might be to buy a 2 x 8gb kit with your specs.
You will be guaranteed 16gb, and if the old 8gb stick works, you will have 24gb.

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Your odds of success are not 100%

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards can be very sensitive to this.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.

Still, with modern motherboards, you have a good chance of success.
The problem is... how comfortable are you with plan B if the new stick does not work and you get no support?

My suggestion might be to buy a 2 x 8gb kit with your specs.
You will be guaranteed 16gb, and if the old 8gb stick works, you will have 24gb.

 
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