Can i use different looking sticks of 8gb ram?

Oftenneedshelp

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Jul 15, 2016
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Hey guys
I was looking to upgrade my ram from one 8gb stick to 2 8gb sticks. I took my ram out, and searched up the majority of the numbers, with kingston in front. KVR21N15S8/8 came back with results that had the same looking sticks. I ordered the ram. However, the ram has arrived and it looks different to my current stick. I can confirm it has the same voltage and speed (1.2v and 2133mhz) at 8gb each, I was wondering whether it would be ok to use together?
Thanks
 
Solution
It might work, it might not. There is no way to predict. Manufacturer's sell "matched sets" of RAM because they have tested the parts as a set and guarantee them to work as a set.