[SOLVED] Qu about RAM compatability

[flier123]

So I currently have 8GB (2x4) of corsair DDR4 3000Mhz.

I am looking to upgrade and have found 16GB (2x8GB) at a good price. It is exactly the same brand, Corsair LPX and they are exactly the same speed.

Would I be able to have my 2x 8GB DIMMS in dual channel and my 2x4 DIMMS in dual channel at the same time for 24GB, or do they need the same capacity?

Thanks in advance!

 

[PC Tailor]

RAM modules are only guaranteed in the form sold (from the same pack). Even if they are the exact same make / model / timings, it is irrelevant. Mixed RAM modules are a 50/50 bet, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But there is no way you can ever guarantee compatiblity with mixed modules. Effectively, even though they are the exact same model, the actual manufacture of the module and components of the module can change.

This usually is worse as the time of manufacture increases, as the module manufacturing process changes frequently. This is why it is always best practice to buy a whole new pack together when upgrading RAM.

So in short, will they work together? Maybe (quite possibly)
Can anyone guarantee they'll work together? No.

You'll only be able to know if you try them, but frankly I'd say save the headache and potential conflict and just buy a new pack, because the last thing you'd want is pay money, to find out they won't work together.

 

[flier123]

RAM modules are only guaranteed in the form sold (from the same pack). Even if they are the exact same make / model / timings, it is irrelevant. Mixed RAM modules are a 50/50 bet, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But there is no way you can ever guarantee compatiblity with mixed modules.

This usually is worse as the time of manufacture increases, as the module manufacturing process changes frequently. This is why it is always best practice to buy a whole new pack together when upgrading RAM.

So in short, will they work together? Maybe
Can anyone guarantee they'll work together? No.

You'll only be able to know if you try them, but frankly I'd say save the headache and potential conflict and just buy a new pack, because the last thing you'd want is pay money, to find out they won't work together.

I am buying a new pack of 2x8GB to upgrade whether it will work or not. I just thought if the 2x4GB will still work alongside them as 2 seperate dual channel pairs, I may aswell give it a go and go to 24GB rather than them go to waste.

 

[PC Tailor]

I am buying a new pack of 2x8GB to upgrade whether it will work or not. I just thought if the 2x4GB will still work alongside them as 2 seperate dual channel pairs, I may aswell give it a go and go to 24GB rather than them go to waste.

Just to clarify, you have already bought the new modules?

 

[flier123]

Just to clarify, you have already bought the new modules?

Nope I don't have them yet. Having 8GB is starting to cause me problems so I am going to be upgrading regardless. I was just seeing whether using all 4 sticks had a chance of working.

 

[PC Tailor]

Nope I don't have them yet. Having 8GB is starting to cause me problems so I am going to be upgrading regardless. I was just seeing whether using all 4 sticks had a chance of working.

Ah understood, so you're buying the 16GB, going to try them with the others, then if they don't work, just stick to 16GB? Sounds good.
You SHOULD be fine, but there are no guarantees.

Hope it goes well my friend! 👍

 

[flier123]

Ah understood, so you're buying the 16GB, going to try them with the others, then if they don't work, just stick to 16GB? Sounds good.
You SHOULD be fine, but there are no guarantees.

Hope it goes well my friend! 👍

Yep that is the plan. Thanks for quick answer!