[SOLVED] Different dual ram size kits on a 4 DIMM motherboard?

[bkwong88]

I have a MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard, that has 4 DIMM slots. Currently installed is a Cosair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) @ 2666MHz

If I were to install the same brand/speed, but a different size (32GB) would this still work. So I would to install a CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (2 x 16GB) @ 2666MHz.

Same specs, just larger ram size. Hope this could work on separate dual memory channels


Thanks for the help!

 

[Gam3r01]

It might, or it might not.
Mixing RAM is iffy, the closer the specs the better but its never certain.
I personally would go with a single kit of two sticks. You dont stand to lose anything by trying, but a single kit would give better results.

 

[bkwong88]

It might, or it might not.
Mixing RAM is iffy, the closer the specs the better but its never certain.
I personally would go with a single kit of two sticks. You dont stand to lose anything by trying, but a single kit would give better results.

Interesting, thanks for the fast response. But if I were to mix in the same exact kit, a 16GB (2x8GB), I should have no problems... or atleast less problems?

 

[USAFRet]

Interesting, thanks for the fast response. But if I were to mix in the same exact kit, a 16GB (2x8GB), I should have no problems... or atleast less problems?

ANY problem is one too many.
Either it works or it doesn't.

Unless bought as a set, mixing RAM is a 100% maybe.

 

[SamirD]

ddr4 seems to be quite fickle. If you don't have matched sets, you're taking chances. Seems like the only guarantee is with a whole set. I know--what a waste, but you can at least sell your set to recoup some money.

 

[bkwong88]

awesome thanks for all the advice everyone! I'll probably look to sell my current setup and get a full kit upgrade.