Can i use two different ram memories ?

[thatmoritryhard]

I bought a https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin/dp/B01GZ1SPK4 and now i want to buy another one and i can't find any. Can i buy a different one like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Predator-HX430C15PB3-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B071ZZCSQZ ???

 

[DRagor]

The results of mixing RAM sticks not bought as a kit are undetermined - they may work fine or not at all. And there is no way to tell before you try mixing them. Specs of those two you linked are close enough to give you a fair chance of working, but far from 100%.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Make sure you get it from a vendor that accepts returns. RAM is sold in kits because it is tested together to work. So there is no guarantee.

If you have an Intel system there is a better chance that it will work. Ryzen CPUs have a lot of RAM compatibility issues.

 

[thatmoritryhard]

So should i buy https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Predator-HX430C15PB3-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B071ZZCSQZ and check if i can return it ?

 

[thatmoritryhard]

But if the ram wouldn't work at all, It will ruin the rams ?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

No, you won’t hurt the RAM if it does not work. Your computer just won’t post. I would look for RAM with the same speed and timings.

 

[thatmoritryhard]

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin/dp/B01GZ1SPK4 Can you give me some rams that have the same specs like this one bcs the hyperx is 3000mhz and the ballistix is at 2400 and 3000 at boost

 

[thatmoritryhard]

Should i buy a 2400 or 3000 ram ?

 

[thatmoritryhard]

Yep i found out that my memory is in fact 3000 mhz 1.35 V ddr4 CL15 so should i buy the hyperx ? or i can buy http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ble8g4d30aeea which is cheaper. This one is http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ble8g4d30aeea the same with the other crucial ?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

They are all gonna run at 2400 natively. The 3000mhz just means that it has been tested and runs at 3000mhz when overclocked.

I would go with the hyper x you selected. It should work.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZZCSQZ?tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20

 

[thatmoritryhard]

I can use dual channel with a hyperx and crucial ? if no i think i should w8 for a copy of my crucial to be on the stock again.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

It will run dual channel by putting 2 sticks in. It does not matter if it is Kingston or Crucial or a mix.

I would buy the hyperx and try it out. If it boots you will be fine.

What CPU and motherboard do you have?

 

[thatmoritryhard]

I recently bought a ryzen 1600x and an asrock b350m-hdv (like 5 days ago).

 

[clarkjd]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from thatmoritryhard : "Dual channel with a mix memory set ?"

If i will use a hyperx and crucial (each 8gb) with the same specs would i be able to use the dual channel ?

One of each? I’d assume they would each run in single channel. They are not a matching pair, which would have made a dual-channel set possible.

If they work together, which is a gamble, and the system supports dual channel. Only guarantied ram to run in Dual channel is a matched set.

If they work together, which is a gamble, and the system supports dual channel. Only guarantied ram to run in Dual channel is a matched set.

By matched set u mean 2x4 = 8gb or one 4 and one 4 different company and same specs ? (ex 4gb 2400mhz ddr4 4gb 2400mhz ddr4)

If they work together, which is a gamble, and the system supports dual channel. Only guarantied ram to run in Dual channel is a matched set.

By matched set u mean 2x4 = 8gb or one 4 and one 4 different company and same specs ? (ex 4gb 2400mhz ddr4 4gb 2400mhz ddr4)

A matched set = 2 (or 4 )sticks of ram, sold in the same package. matched at the factory and guarantied to work together.

 

[thatmoritryhard]

And if i use https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin/dp/B01GZ1SPK4 and https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Predator-HX430C15PB3-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B071ZZCSQZ would i be able to use dual channel ?

 

[clarkjd]

And if i use https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin/dp/B01GZ1SPK4 and https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Predator-HX430C15PB3-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B071ZZCSQZ would i be able to use dual channel ?

If they work at all, then you can run them in dual channel. Just make sure that they are in the appropriate slots for dual channel on your motherboard. Check the manual if you are not sure.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I recently bought a ryzen 1600x and an asrock b350m-hdv (like 5 days ago).

Dont be surprised if it does not work. Ryzen does not play nicely with a lot of RAM. If it does not work, try updating your bios. Bios revisions usually will improve memory compatibility.

 

[thatmoritryhard]

How do i upgrade my bios ?

 

[thatmoritryhard]

https://imgur.com/a/nDLAz I see that the hyperx will work with the mobo.

 

[clarkjd]

https://imgur.com/a/nDLAz I see that the hyperx will work with the mobo.

Just because each stick will work individually doesn't mean that they both will work together.

 

[thatmoritryhard]

Should i w8 till i see my ram stick in stock ?

 

[thatmoritryhard]

Can i ask you a question guys ? if i use my model of the ram 3000 mhz and the 2666 mhz model would i be able to use the dual-channel ?

 

[rolli59]

Both rams will run at the slower speed if they work together and if they are inserted in correct channels on your board they will work in dual channel which is a board/CPU function!

 

[thatmoritryhard]

And if i buy two sticks like this one http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/blt8g4d30aeta would i be able to use the dual channel ?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Yes, if you run 2 sticks of Ram in the correct DIMMs on your mobo it will run in dual channel.