Adding memory - my model is discontiniued

[Mandathor]

I want to add 8 gb memory to my computer, but the model I already have installed isn't for sale anymore:
http://www.proshop.no/RAM/Kingston-8GB-DDR3-1600MHz-(2x4)-HyperX-2281617.html?utm_source=AutoEmails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OrderReview#

Seeing I will have two different models installed in my rig would this one be compatible with the one I already got?:
http://www.proshop.no/RAM/Kingston-8GB-HyperX-Beast-DC-DDR3-1600-2382822.html

 

[chadbry]

its a crapshoot. Generally different ram does not play well with each other. if i had to bet i would not invest without just buying a new set all at once

 

[Mandathor]

even though they have the same specs?

 

[InvalidError]

In my experience, run-of-the-mill DIMMs will mix fine ~90% of the time. Where things get hairy is high performance DRAM and overclocked setups.

The only way to find out for sure is to try it. There is no guarantee even a set of four "matched" DIMMs will work in dual-channel pairs unless your motherboard's QVL says so or the DIMM's QVL says so about your motherboard.

 

[Tradesman1]

As said above a 50/50 crapshoot, DRAM that goes into a package has sticks tested to play together. DRAM makers are constantly changing memory chips used, getting chips from different production lots, different binning, even chips from different manufacturers

 

[Mandathor]

gonna try adding one. only have one more question. is there a possibility to damage any of my other components by doing it?

 

[Tradesman1]

No, at worst, generally it won't POST and you may have to reset the CMOS, so if you've OCed or have special settings in there, may want to jot them down