Two different ram compatibility

[AshPrime]

Hi! I have some issues right now with my current PC. Its working slow... and sometimes Im getting a bluescreen. Current config:

-MOBO: Msi 970 Gaming
-CPU: AMD Vishera, FX-8350 4.0GHz
-RAM: 2x4 GB HYPER-X savage 2133 MHz cl11 ddr3 1.6V
-RAM: 2x4 GB Patriot Viper 2133 MHz cl11 1.5V
-GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970 OC 4gb 256 bit
-HDD: 1 TB, 7200 RPM baracuda

I want to know if the two different brand of rams can work? Or I should just buy same brand and don't mix them up.

 

[Lutfij]

Either keep the Patriot or the HyperX Ram kit. The BSOD's are primarily due to the mixing and matching of rams(sticks/kits). Yeah You should work witht eh same brand, make and model of ram across all your ram slots. Think of ram upgrades/purchases as you would when buying a pair of shoes. You always need to buy the same shoe for the left and right foot. Meaning you need a pair/set.

If you want to populate all 4 of your ram slots, best buy 2xDual Channel Ram kits. In your case, 4x4GB DDR3-2133MHZ at 1.65v or 2x(2x4GBDDR3-2133MHz at 1.65v) ram kits.

List your specs like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis: