Question Can the 2nd RAM be (slightly) difference?

[Sarp10]

So guys I am going to buy a 2nd RAM. I know they should be same but I can't find my own RAM in store. My RAM is:
Adata XPG 1X8GB 3000 MHz CL16 BLACK RAM
It's code is:ax4u3000w8g16-sb10
As I said I can't find it anywhere but I found this and it's in sale: AX4U300038G16A-SB10
There's no difference on the title like MHz or GB it's fully same but the codes aren't same.
So what happens if I buy it?
Can I use it with full performance?

 

[Darkbreeze]

https://www.itopya.com/adata-8gb-xpg-gammix-d10-ddr4-3000mhz-cl16-siyah-single-kit-ram/

https://www.sinerji.gen.tr/xpg-8gb-...hz-cl16-ddr4-ram-ax4u3000w8g16-sb10-pmu415389

https://www.google.com/search?safe=....1j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz.....0.5GyNABL8kjI


You CAN try to use mixed memory, but there are ZERO guarantees it will work. You will have much better success, although STILL not guaranteed except when ALL memory is purchased together in ONE set, than you will trying to use separately purchased memory that is different.

Worst case, it doesn't work. Best case, it does. I won't hurt anything except your feelings and your wallet, and maybe a little extra time if you have to send it back, if it doesn't work.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

You will probably be ok, same voltage, same cas, same base speed 2666mhz, same maker, same measurements. 🤔 Fingers crossed. What motherboard are they both on the qvl list?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes. What are your FULL hardware specs?

 

[Sarp10]

Yes. What are your FULL hardware specs?

• i5 8400
• MSI GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X
• Adata 8 GB 3000 MHz RAM
• MSI B360M-PRO-VDH
• Seagate 1 TB HDD
• Corsair 450W 80+ PSU
• CoolerMaster Masterbox Lite 5 RGB
• Asus XG258Q 240 Hz monitör

I want to use as Dual Channel. Is it still ok to buy?

 

[Darkbreeze]

The B360 motherboards don't support anything higher than 2666mhz anyhow, so the 3000mhz sticks you have right now are NOT running at that speed. Since they can only run at a maximum of 2666mhz, I'd look at a pair of 8GB 2666mhz sticks unless a higher speed kit ends up being less expensive. Running faster sticks at a lower speed is ok, gives you probably a lot of room to tighten up timings a lot without instability, depending on the sticks.

What country are you in?

 

[Sarp10]

The B360 motherboards don't support anything higher than 2666mhz anyhow, so the 3000mhz sticks you have right now are NOT running at that speed. Since they can only run at a maximum of 2666mhz, I'd look at a pair of 8GB 2666mhz sticks unless a higher speed kit ends up being less expensive. Running faster sticks at a lower speed is ok, gives you probably a lot of room to tighten up timings a lot without instability, depending on the sticks.

What country are you in?

I know they are running at 2666 MHz and I dont care about it. I just want touse Dual Channel for extra FPS. And AX4U300038G16A-SB10 is in sale right now.

I am living in Turkey

 

[Darkbreeze]

Ok then. Try it. That's all you can do. There is no magic bullet to know if a set of mixed sticks will work or not. Being as you're trying to use them within the JEDEC specifications for speed, voltage and timings, it increases the chances they will play nice together. But there is ALWAYS a chance they won't, so don't be too surprised if they don't. And if they don't at first, try resetting the BIOS before you decide it didn't work. Often that will get it to play nice.

 

[Sarp10]

Ok then. Try it. That's all you can do. There is no magic bullet to know if a set of mixed sticks will work or not. Being as you're trying to use them within the JEDEC specifications for speed, voltage and timings, it increases the chances they will play nice together. But there is ALWAYS a chance they won't, so don't be too surprised if they don't. And if they don't at first, try resetting the BIOS before you decide it didn't work. Often that will get it to play nice.

Which one is more possible? To work or not to work? And what will I do If doesnt work? And will it be work as "Dual Channel" cuz I really want this FPS

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Which one is more possible? To work or not to work? And what will I do If doesnt work? And will it be work as "Dual Channel" cuz I really want this FPS

You are looking for a definite answer, there isn't one, Maybe you would be better off selling your one stick and buying a matched set that is on their qvl list.

 

[Darkbreeze]

If you are that concerned about it, then my advice would be don't do it. Buy a matched set that you KNOW will work. Otherwise, nobody is going to tell you that what you want to do is ok and has no chance of not working. Just not going to happen. If you do what you want to do then be prepared for it to not work. If you don't want to take that chance, then you do it the right way and buy a matched set.

 

[Sarp10]

If you are that concerned about it, then my advice would be don't do it. Buy a matched set that you KNOW will work. Otherwise, nobody is going to tell you that what you want to do is ok and has no chance of not working. Just not going to happen. If you do what you want to do then be prepared for it to not work. If you don't want to take that chance, then you do it the right way and buy a matched set.

Ok thank you for advice.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Which is not to say it CAN'T work, because it can, just keep in mind that it MIGHT not.