Dual channel question

darksora269

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Am I able to use 2 different dual channel kits on a mother board? Being most MOBO's nowadays support 2 dual channel kits.
I have a set of G.Skill 1866 8gig, and I was wondering if I'd be able to use a different kit of ram along with that on the mobo.

Thanks, Sora.
 
Probably, but it will run at the slower speed of the two sets for stability. I would try selling the 1866 first, and get a matching set of 4x4 gb. I found my ripjawsX 1333 for $70 at newegg recently with no rebate (two matching sets of 2 x 4 gb).
 

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Thanks for the help. I'm probably just going to buy another set of the current ram, only cost me I believe $75. This is all going into my forthcoming build, so if I need another set, since I'll be doing a lot more gaming and might get into video editing, then I'll probably get some.

Thanks again for the help.
Sora.