Will my system be able to power another kit of RAM?

[leksaloffe]

So I have 4 RAM slots on my motherboard, and right now I have Kingston HyperX Savage 8 GB KIT (2 x 4 Gt) 1600 MHz DDR3 CL9 XMP on it. Would my PC be able to power another kit of the same kind?

Specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 overclocked to 4.3GHz
Memory: 8GB RAM
GPU: MSI GTX 1050 Ti
PSU: Coolermaster GX 650W Bronze
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE
Hard drive: 1TB HDD

 

[WildCard999]

It may or may not work, RAM is kind of finicky but it's possible to add in a kit without issues.

 

[smashjohn]

Should be good. 1600MHz is the SPD rating for DDR3 so you shouldn't run into any issues with OC. It's always possible to have a problem when mixing two kits (even if they're the exact same), but I'd expect these to work.

 

[geofelt]

Perhaps; even likely but less than 100% certain.

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.
That is why ram vendors will NOT support ram that is not bought in one kit.

If you do buy more disparate sticks, they must be the same speed, voltage and cas numbers.
Even then your chances of working are less than 100%

What is your plan "B" if the new stick/s do not work?

Sometimes increasing the ram voltage in the bios will make things work.

If you want 16gb, my suggestion is to buy a 2 x 8gb kit that matches your current specs.
Then, try adding in your old 8gb,
If it works, good; you now have extra ram.
If not, sell the old ram or keep it as a spare.