[SOLVED] Upgrading RAM concern

[justaquickquestionplz]

Hello, I recently had an issue where my PC wouldn't stay on after adding a GTX 1650 super, and was helped by wonderful people here which resolved the issue that my RAM was mixed ( i was using Crucial 8GB 1GX64 DDR3 1600UDIMM 240 with the 4gb RAM i will post below)

I would like to upgrade my RAM however, but I am rather confused, as the 8GB ram i used stated above gave the same issue when I tried using it alone

I tried contacting Corsair & Crucial a few times, but Corsair have said nothing yet, and Crucial haven't really answered the question i am worried about

Their scanner-thing says this will be fine (Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 UDIMM), but I am unsure since I don't exactly know why the PC works with my current ram, but not the other 8GB one I had initially


I greatly appreciate all the responses, and thank you for reading!

My PC is:

CPU:
Intel Core i5 4460

CPU Cooler:
Zalman CNPS10X Optima

Operating System:
Windows 10

Motherboard:
Gigabyte H97M-HD3

RAM:
Elixir: 4GB 2Rx8.PC3-10600U-9-10-B0.1333
and
Elixir: 2GB 1Rx8.PC3-10600U-9-10-B0.1333

Hard Drive:
Toshiba P300 3TB SATA III 3.5" Hard Drive - 7200RPM, 64MB Cache
&
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB SATA III 3.5" Hard Drive - 7200RPM, 64MB Cache

Graphics card:
ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB PHOENIX OC

Sound Card:
Onboard 7.1 Audio

Case:
NZXT S340 Black

PSU:
600W Corsair CX

 

[Ralston18]

Memory must match both the motherboard's requirements and match the specs of any other installed memory modules. Mismatches can work but will only work (again if they do) at the performance level of the lowest spec'd/speed module.

For the most part your computer will need a 2 x 8GB kit (matched modules) in order to use dual channel.

The key reference is the Motherboard's User Guide/Manual.

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-h97m-hd3_e.pdf

Do verify that I found the correct manual. E.g., version #....

Physically numbered Pages 7 (Memory) and 10 (Installing the Memory) present supported memory and its' installation.

The manual also references back to Gigabyte's website for current information regarding supported RAM.

Start with Gigabyte's recommended/supported RAM specs.

Then go to two or three RAM manufacturers (Kingston, PNY, Samsung) and run their RAM configurators to find memory modules that match Gigabytes's specs.

Look for a consensus; In other words that all sources agree that any given RAM module or RAM kit is supported and will work.

Details matter so read all notes and fine print.

 

[justaquickquestionplz]

Memory must match both the motherboard's requirements and match the specs of any other installed memory modules. Mismatches can work but will only work (again if they do) at the performance level of the lowest spec'd/speed module.

For the most part your computer will need a 2 x 8GB kit (matched modules) in order to use dual channel.

The key reference is the Motherboard's User Guide/Manual.

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-h97m-hd3_e.pdf

Do verify that I found the correct manual. E.g., version #....

Physically numbered Pages 7 (Memory) and 10 (Installing the Memory) present supported memory and its' installation.

The manual also references back to Gigabyte's website for current information regarding supported RAM.

Start with Gigabyte's recommended/supported RAM specs.

Then go to two or three RAM manufacturers (Kingston, PNY, Samsung) and run their RAM configurators to find memory modules that match Gigabytes's specs.

Look for a consensus; In other words that all sources agree that any given RAM module or RAM kit is supported and will work.

Details matter so read all notes and fine print.

Thank you so much! I honestly appreciate your help & the detail