[SOLVED] Do model numbers matter with RAM?

[KoolerThanJesus]

So I just built a mean rig past month & Im planning on ordering another set of ram sticks for a 32 gig setup. Question is does the model # matter when it comes to ram?

This is what I went with & is what Im running in my rig.
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb...PX_3600-_-20-236-432-_-Product&quicklink=true

This is what I was thinking of buying.
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb...PX_3600-_-20-236-538-_-Product&quicklink=true

Does model acutally matter? The only difference I see between the 2 is that one says "AMD Ryzen Compatible"(Running a 3700X)
So does it matter if I go with the cheaper one or should I just stick to the same model #?

 

[Blitz Blitz]

You should try, if there is good return policy, - maybe it works, maybe not. Best when buy kit of ram.

 

[KoolerThanJesus]

You should try, if there is good return policy, - maybe it works, maybe not. Best when buy kit of ram.

...thanks. haha <3
Anyone know the answer?

 

[USAFRet]

So does it matter if I go with the cheaper one or should I just stick to the same model #?

Mixing RAM is always a crapshoot.
Even of the same "model number", there is no guarantee of functionality.

If you wish to have 32GB RAM, buy a 32GB set.
Not 16GB now and 16GB later.

 

[KoolerThanJesus]

Mixing RAM is always a crapshoot.
Even of the same "model number", there is no guarantee of functionality.

If you wish to have 32GB RAM, buy a 32GB set.
Not 16GB now and 16GB later.

Interesting. I wasnt aware of this. Thanks for the clarification. I'll stick to 16. All I do is gaming with my PC so I guess there is no real point. Thanks again