Can I mix these RAM blocks

[ra1n1ngbr1ck5]

Hi, I have a desktop but unfortunately it chokes on games because of its 4gb of ram. It has 1x4gb ram branded Corsair Vengeance. But here I want to add a 1x8gb ram chip to my PC (I need the extra ram for work)http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221352995375&alt=web . So now I'll have 12gb of RAM (I know its not the best config). I've heard its not a good idea to mix ram slots because of voltage configuration but both ram slots are from corsair and are vengeance. Will it work?

 

[Neur0nauT]

It will work but not as fast as the single 8GB stick. 8GB should be enough, unless you are doing a lot of multitasking, then use the 12GB.

 

[mcnumpty23]

theres no 100% guarantee it will work

mixing ram even from the same vendor can be hit or miss

might be fine might not be

but worst case scenario you will end up with 8gb instead of 4gb

 

[Tradesman1]

theres no 100% guarantee it will work

mixing ram even from the same vendor can be hit or miss

might be fine might not be

but worst case scenario you will end up with 8gb instead of 4gb

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