Hello there and thanks for taking the time to help me out!
So I've recently been considering buying another 8gb stick of RAM for my desktop as I currently have only one measly 8gb stick.
My desktop:
https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-ArchAngel-Gaming-Computer-Quad-Core/dp/B077QDM2DP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2V1LMPV8G5WN3&dchild=1&keywords=skytech+archangel+gaming+pc&qid=1585041077&sprefix=skytech+ar%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3 (Yes I know this was not a smart purchase, it was my first time...)
At the moment, my current preinstalled RAM stick is the GeIL Evo Potenza 8gb DDR4 2400 PC4 19200 Link to my RAM (they are the same product except for color, concerns about color are addressed later in post):
https://www.newegg.com/geil-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820158229
https://www.amazon.com/GeIL-POTENZA-288-Pin-Desktop-GPR416GB2400C16DC/dp/B01EWBFZSE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E4BWXUNUDTFV&dchild=1&keywords=geil+evo+potenza+16gb+2x8gb+ddr4-2400+ram&qid=1585039774&s=electronics&sprefix=geil+evo+potenza+16gb+%2Celectronics%2C194&sr=1-1
I've read some reviews both on Newegg (the review here also mentioned that only 1 stick was usable and the other wasn't because of blue screening??) and Amazon and while I'm still considering buying this, some reviews on both websites say that either one or both sticks did not work. Naturally, I'm wondering if buying this is smart for the following 2 reasons:
- I know this RAM stick is slow, so if possible, I'm looking to upgrade to a better brand or type of stick entirely
- I'm afraid that if I do buy this product either one or both of my sticks will not work
Which brings me to my main point. Is it possible to entirely switch RAM stick brands? Can I switch entirely from this GeIL Evo Potenza brand designed by Ryzen to let's say, for example, Corsair?
I'm paranoid about switching because my friend told me the sticks have to match so I'm wondering if I get 2 corsair sticks, if it'll be compatible with my PC.
If possible, what better or similar RAM sticks would be compatible with my current PC?
ASSUMING THE ANSWER IS NO TO THE ABOVE QUESTION(S) PLEASE CONTINUE READING:
If I can't just switch RAM stick brands and I'm stuck with this product, does color matter? My current RAM stick is black which is previewed in Newegg but the exact same product is sold on Amazon in a red color. Not only is Newegg currently out of stock of this black RAM stick, but it's also way more expensive so I don't see much of a choice but to take my chances with Amazon.
I regret not researching desktop specs more before my purchase and I'm learning as I go along.
I'm stuck with this desktop for a while because of money and blah blah you know how it goes so I'm trying to upgrade it as best I can without getting a completely new machine.
Any and all help is welcome! Thanks a lot for reading and helping me out.
So I've recently been considering buying another 8gb stick of RAM for my desktop as I currently have only one measly 8gb stick.
My desktop:
https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-ArchAngel-Gaming-Computer-Quad-Core/dp/B077QDM2DP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2V1LMPV8G5WN3&dchild=1&keywords=skytech+archangel+gaming+pc&qid=1585041077&sprefix=skytech+ar%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3 (Yes I know this was not a smart purchase, it was my first time...)
At the moment, my current preinstalled RAM stick is the GeIL Evo Potenza 8gb DDR4 2400 PC4 19200 Link to my RAM (they are the same product except for color, concerns about color are addressed later in post):
https://www.newegg.com/geil-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820158229
https://www.amazon.com/GeIL-POTENZA-288-Pin-Desktop-GPR416GB2400C16DC/dp/B01EWBFZSE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E4BWXUNUDTFV&dchild=1&keywords=geil+evo+potenza+16gb+2x8gb+ddr4-2400+ram&qid=1585039774&s=electronics&sprefix=geil+evo+potenza+16gb+%2Celectronics%2C194&sr=1-1
I've read some reviews both on Newegg (the review here also mentioned that only 1 stick was usable and the other wasn't because of blue screening??) and Amazon and while I'm still considering buying this, some reviews on both websites say that either one or both sticks did not work. Naturally, I'm wondering if buying this is smart for the following 2 reasons:
- I know this RAM stick is slow, so if possible, I'm looking to upgrade to a better brand or type of stick entirely
- I'm afraid that if I do buy this product either one or both of my sticks will not work
Which brings me to my main point. Is it possible to entirely switch RAM stick brands? Can I switch entirely from this GeIL Evo Potenza brand designed by Ryzen to let's say, for example, Corsair?
I'm paranoid about switching because my friend told me the sticks have to match so I'm wondering if I get 2 corsair sticks, if it'll be compatible with my PC.
If possible, what better or similar RAM sticks would be compatible with my current PC?
ASSUMING THE ANSWER IS NO TO THE ABOVE QUESTION(S) PLEASE CONTINUE READING:
If I can't just switch RAM stick brands and I'm stuck with this product, does color matter? My current RAM stick is black which is previewed in Newegg but the exact same product is sold on Amazon in a red color. Not only is Newegg currently out of stock of this black RAM stick, but it's also way more expensive so I don't see much of a choice but to take my chances with Amazon.
I regret not researching desktop specs more before my purchase and I'm learning as I go along.
I'm stuck with this desktop for a while because of money and blah blah you know how it goes so I'm trying to upgrade it as best I can without getting a completely new machine.
Any and all help is welcome! Thanks a lot for reading and helping me out.