Question Do different brands of ram affect it's ability to run in dual channel mode? (Upgrade)

[bobo1004001]

Hello, I have a Lenovo Legion I5 Laptop with 82JW as the motherboard. I would like to purchase a ram upgrade. I can either buy the same one as the original, which is a bit more expensive, OR I can go for a different brand of ram that is also 8GB but it's cheaper.

1. Will having two different ram brands affect its ability to run in dual-channel mode?
2. And if so, should I just buy the replica of the ram that's pre-installed on the laptop, or should I buy a different brand?

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/56875074 (Specs)

(Current 8GB Ram Installed) (Samsung): https://www.walmart.com/ip/M471A1G4...mory-M471A1G44AB0-CWE-Laptop-Memory/839571571

(Potential Upgrade 8GB Ram) (Crucial) : https://www.newegg.com/crucial-8gb-..._content=27cd1adb-df50-4f86-9a1e-1b9015e096b6

3. Basically, will it impact performance, and should I just shell out the money for the Duplicate Samsung Ram?

Thanks for your help. I can provide any additional info.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello, I have a Lenovo Legion I5 Laptop with 82JW as the motherboard. I would like to purchase a ram upgrade. I can either buy the same one as the original, which is a bit more expensive, OR I can go for a different brand of ram that is also 8GB but it's cheaper.

1. Will having two different ram brands affect its ability to run in dual-channel mode?
2. And if so, should I just buy the replica of the ram that's pre-installed on the laptop, or should I buy a different brand?

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/56875074 (Specs)

(Current 8GB Ram Installed) (Samsung): https://www.walmart.com/ip/M471A1G4...mory-M471A1G44AB0-CWE-Laptop-Memory/839571571

(Potential Upgrade 8GB Ram) (Crucial) : https://www.newegg.com/crucial-8gb-..._content=27cd1adb-df50-4f86-9a1e-1b9015e096b6

3. Basically, will it impact performance, and should I just shell out the money for the Duplicate Samsung Ram?

Thanks for your help. I can provide any additional info.

I don't think anyone can tell you if the 2 sticks will play nice together.

I run 2 different sticks and it works fine.

Someone else tries it and it does not.

Make sure of the return policy and then it's your call.