Mix dual-rank and single-rank DDR4 RAMs

[sibinpthomas]

Hi,

I currently have a HyperX HX421C14FB2/8 8GB DDR4 RAM . I want to upgrade my system to have 16 GB RAM. I already have bought the HyperX HX421C14FB/8 8GB DDR4 RAM.

I understand that my current RAM is a single-rank RAM and my new one is dual-ranked RAM. My question is can I plugin the new RAM into my MOBO and expect everything to work harmoniously?

My MOBO is a MSI Gaming Z170A M5.

 

[algorithmbreaker]

Yes, they will work together.

 

[Tradesman1]

It's a 50/50 crapshoot - there are no guarantees when mixing packages of DRAM...period! The forums are full of people trying to mix packages and one problem after another - even with two sets of identical model sticks - see my fiction article items 2 and 6

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ddr-dram-myths,4155.html

Give them a try, if problems shout out and we can try adjustments

 

[sibinpthomas]

I tried it and it worked without hassles.

 

[Tradesman1]

Glad all is well 😉 Congrats !

 

[miguelcarvalho000]

i have those two ram sticks and sometimes i get kernel-power errors, can you see if you have these error too in your windows event viewer and put a print here please?