Need Help With Ram Upgrading

[abhirocks]

Hi ppl, My PC's configuration is:

Motherboard: ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3 ( 4 slots for ram and Dual Channel Ram Supported)
cpu: Intel i5- 2500k
Ram : 2 X 4gb CORSAIR XMS3 Single Channel(Ram spec Link)

Is it possible to add a pair of 8 gb ram of same brand and speed? Will that negatively affects overall performance of my PC or not?

 

[esco_sid]

I would recommend getting a dual channel kit unless you can buy the same exact model number ram stick that you currently own for it to match. ( which appears that you can on manufacturers website for $55) or here is a best price link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145328&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[abhirocks]

I would recommend getting a dual channel kit unless you can buy the same exact model number ram stick that you currently own for it to match. ( which appears that you can on manufacturers website for $55)

You mean if i add one more single channel ram in dual channel slot , the whole pair would act like a dual channel ram?/

 

[i7Baby]

Yep. Single channel is 2 x dimms. 4 channel is 4 dimms.

So I gather you mean you've got 1 STICK of ram - 4GB Corsair. If you get another stick of that exact same ram, you'll be fine. Make sure you stick it in the right dimm slot. See your mobo manual.

 

[abhirocks]

Yep. Single channel is 2 x dimms. 4 channel is 4 dimms.

So I gather you mean you've got 1 STICK of ram - 4GB Corsair. If you get another stick of that exact same ram, you'll be fine. Make sure you stick it in the right dimm slot. See your mobo manual.

LOL thanx for clearing my doubt, i know it was a silly doubt but i had to clarify before making a purchase :-D

 

[Tradesman1]

While hopefully they will play together, there is no guarantee, best bet is to get a 2x4GB set, any time you mix packages of DRAM it can be and often is problematic - just look through the forums, I see numerous threads daily of people who have done the "get another stick of that exact same ram, you'll be fine. " and they are here because the sticks won't play.... It's basically a crap shoot, if it was so easy to mix sticks and add sticks the DRAM makers would simply sell single sticks and make lots more monwey, sticks in a set are tested to work together.

 

[abhirocks]

While hopefully they will play together, there is no guarantee, best bet is to get a 2x4GB set, any time you mix packages of DRAM it can be and often is problematic - just look through the forums, I see numerous threads daily of people who have done the "get another stick of that exact same ram, you'll be fine. " and they are here because the sticks won't play.... It's basically a crap shoot, if it was so easy to mix sticks and add sticks the DRAM makers would simply sell single sticks and make lots more monwey, sticks in a set are tested to work together.

You are saying instead of going for 2x8 gb ram of 1600mhz , i should go for 2x 4gb ram of 1600 which matches the older pair? If that will sort out my issue then Thanx bro i'll surely buy 2 x 4gb ram.

 

[Tradesman1]

My bad, misread it, would want the 2x8GB - sorry bout that....

 

[abhirocks]

My bad, misread it, would want the 2x8GB - sorry bought that....

You sure bro? Buying 2 X 8gb ram of 1600mhz, will that be compatible with older pair(2x 4 gb of 1600mhz)?? Dont you think time table mismatch may become a issue???

 

[Tradesman1]

Wasn't thinking mixing, rather getting 2x8GB to get 16GB, that way have 16GB you know will work, rather than mixig 2 2x4GB sets or the current 2x4Gb and a 8GB stick