[SOLVED] Compatibility, Matching -- Have 16GB, want to add 16GB more

[matmcnic]

Hi --

I have a 16GB kit (2x8GB Crucial Ballistix 3000 MHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Gaming Memory Kit 16GB (8GBx2) CL15 BL2K8G30C15U4B) purchased back in March 2020. (in a B360 motherboard with an i5 9400f)

I'd like to add another 16GB.
I can buy the exact same part number (BL2K8G30C15U4B), but I've read there can be problems even when mixing within the same part number (subtle changes by the manufacturer, etc.).

I hate to have to waste the 16GB I have now and spend the extra money on a 32GB kit if I don't need to.

Does anyone have experience with Crucial Ballistix and adding another kit like I want to? Is it OK to add another BL2K8G30C15U4B kit or do I really need to buy a separate 32GB kit?

Thank you!

 

[Dj0gany]

There is high chance that it will work if you buy the same kit, BUT there is really small chance that it wont, for the reasons you also mentioned.
I think it will 99,9% work, and hey, worst case scenario it doesnt work and you can return the kit that you bought.