[SOLVED] What RAM can I use to upgrade?

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So I've been wanting to upgrade my PC slightly but don't want to go all the way so I'd like to upgrade my RAM from 8gb to 16gb.
My question here is, will I have to purchase the same model that I currently have in my machine?
I currently have the Ballistix BLS4G3D1609DS1S00CEU (2x4gb) DDR3. I have 4 slots and I believe the machine supports up to 64 gb so it's compatible on that end. I've heard that you shouldn't mix RAM modules, but to what extent?
 
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Kienio said:
So I've been wanting to upgrade my PC slightly but don't want to go all the way so I'd like to upgrade my RAM from 8gb to 16gb.
My question here is, will I have to purchase the same model that I currently have in my machine?
I currently have the Ballistix BLS4G3D1609DS1S00CEU (2x4gb) DDR3. I have 4 slots and I believe the machine supports up to 64 gb so it's compatible on that end. I've heard that you shouldn't mix RAM modules, but to what extent?
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It depends on the exact model of your motherboard.

You should look up the QVL (qualified vendor list) for your motherboard or computer model on the manufacturer site to determine what it will run. Mixing memory can be a problem, but if they are essentially the same (speed, voltage...
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Kienio said:
So I've been wanting to upgrade my PC slightly but don't want to go all the way so I'd like to upgrade my RAM from 8gb to 16gb.
My question here is, will I have to purchase the same model that I currently have in my machine?
I currently have the Ballistix BLS4G3D1609DS1S00CEU (2x4gb) DDR3. I have 4 slots and I believe the machine supports up to 64 gb so it's compatible on that end. I've heard that you shouldn't mix RAM modules, but to what extent?
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It depends on the exact model of your motherboard.

You should look up the QVL (qualified vendor list) for your motherboard or computer model on the manufacturer site to determine what it will run. Mixing memory can be a problem, but if they are essentially the same (speed, voltage, and timings) they will often work, particularly on older machines.
 
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It depends on the exact model of your motherboard.

You should look up the QVL (qualified vendor list) for your motherboard or computer model on the manufacturer site to determine what it will run. Mixing memory can be a problem, but if they are essentially the same (speed, voltage, and timings) they will often work, particularly on older machines.
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So I've had a look at the motherboard manufacturer's site and checked the compatible RAM. My current ram model doesn't appear on the list.
I've ran CPU-Z and it displays:
CAS# Latency (CL) - 9.0 clocks

Where do I look to find the same timings? Timings is something i've never heard of.

alternatively, I'd imagine I can just take my current ram out and get two 8gb sticks, but this varies on the prices i can buy the RAM
 
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