Question Upgrading memory, help with choosing.

[jaskowski]

Hey, I simply plan to get 32GB.
What I have now is :
MAG B560 TORPEDO + Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8) 3600Mhz CL16

Question is what to choose, get another pair to work same dual way or sell this one and get 2x16?
Adding other brand but similar performance (3600 CL16) would be fine? Or brothers from another mother wont work perfectly?
The most comfy way for me is to sell those ones and get 2x16. I think budget could go up to $100-$120 but its adjustable.
Any tips?

 

[Eximo]

Your last idea is the best. Mixing even two seemingly identical kits doesn't always work, particularly at XMP speeds.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zc...2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-32gvkc

 

[geofelt]

Ram is sold in kits for a reason.
A motherboard must manage all the ram using the same specs of voltage, cas and speed.
The internal workings are designed for the capacity of the kit.
Ram from the same vendor and part number can be made up of differing manufacturing components over time.
Some motherboards, can be very sensitive to this.
This is more difficult when more sticks are involved.
Ram must be matched for proper operation.

Your plan to sell the old and buy a new 2 x 16gb kit seems correct.
To verify compatibility, look at the ram support list for your motherboard.
There are two lists depending on 10th or 11th gen cpu.
If you find a kit you like tht is not explicitly on the list, go to the vendor's web site and chech their support.