Do i Need same RAM or Different ??

[Sunshine_95]

Hi
i want to upgrade my current RAM in system and i have a Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4 GB DRAM (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9), now my question is can i use a 8GB corsair RAM stick and use it with this 4GB it will work as 12GB total? or i need another same 4GB stick of same RAM? (8GB also ok for me if thts the case).

My system specs are -

Intel core i5 3450 Processor
Gigabyte H61M-S1 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3 Ram X1

 

[Rexper]

You can, it should work as: the first 4gb ram stick and 4gb of the second ram stick will perform as Dual channel memory. The remaining 4gb will be on its own single channel.

Just make sure the timings and voltages are the same and it shoul work, no guarantees though

 

[Sunshine_95]

You can, it should work as: the first 4gb ram stick and 4gb of the second ram stick will perform as Dual channel memory. The remaining 4gb will be on its own single channel.

Just make sure the timings and voltages are the same and it shoul work, no guarantees though

ok thx

 

[Sunshine_95]

Any other guaranteed answer????

This 8GB version will work with it?
https://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vengeance-ddr3-8-gb-1-x-gb-pc-dram-cmz8gx3m1a1600c10/p/itmd8cfmbufg3dnq?pid=RAMD8CFMX53FYAXY&srno=s_1_5&otracker=search&lid=LSTRAMD8CFMX53FYAXYSQONRW&qH=4641999a7679fcae

 

[brispuss]

When mixing individual memory modules, there is no guarantee that the modules will work together (properly). It might require trying several modules until an inter-module compatible combination is found.

If wanting to use two modules at once, it is usually recommended to use a dual channel kit where the modules have been tested and guaranteed for compatibility. This way could save time and money instead of trying individual modules which could take a while to find a compatible combination.

Also, a balanced dual channel arrangement is recommended to maximize available memory bandwidth. That is, the same capacity of memory should be in each channel.

Some compatible 2 x 4 GB dual channel kits -

Crucial memory, part number CT2K51264BD160B

Crucial memory, part number BLS2K4G3D169DS1J

Crucial memory, part number BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00

Crucial memory, part number BLS2K4G3D169DS3J

G.Skill memory, part number F3-8500CL7D-8GBRL

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL7D-8GBECO

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL7D-8GBXH

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR

G.Skill memory, part number F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

G.Skill memory, part number F3-1333C9D-8GAO

G.Skill memory, part number F3-1333C9D-8GIS

G.Skill memory, part number F3-1333C9D-8GNS

G.Skill memory, part number F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH

G.Skill memory, part number F3-1600C11D-8GNT

G.Skill memory, part number F3-1333C9D-8GISL

 

[Sunshine_95]

ok thanks for replies i think m going with another 4GB one

 

[brispuss]

Good luck with that!