Can i put 2 different ram sticks in my pc?

[GeneralSnuggly]

So, i was thinking of upgrading my pc with another 16 gigs of ram (already have 16 gigs). So i want to upgrade it to 32 gigs, but don't want to replace the set that i have. I know you can do it, but i don't really know if the process of it is too complicated. Or if there's too much to fuck up you know... So right now i have 1600 mHz memory installed (will post a pic of cpuz if that helps). And is there a good medium price memory that would work with currently installed one?

Cheers!

 

[blobster21]

It's extremely easy to add more ram to a computer, and it won't be a mess provided they share the same JEDEC specs.

BTW you forgot to fill your computer details.

edit : could you post a screenshot of the SPD tab too ?

 

[Jetster]

Keep in mind Windows has some memory limits. And so do some boards. And I don't know why you would want 32Gb

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_7

 

[GeneralSnuggly]

Here's the screen shot you need

i will enable my pc specs

 

[Mr.Scott]

Instead of spending on ram that you won't use, how about spending on a PSU that's not gonna burn your house down.

 

[GeneralSnuggly]

Sorry, that's my old one, didn't update the psu spec yet... I have the corshair HX750 one right now. Don't worry, my house is safe xD

 

[GeneralSnuggly]

And i will use all that ram, i have a job at video editing company, and i obviously do alot of video editing and rendering. Plus i do animations and such. So that's why i need it

 

[peche]

Instead of spending on ram that you won't use, how about spending on a PSU that's not gonna burn your house down.

truth is strong with this one...

 

[Jetster]

Sure you will. Whats a 125Gb Optical drive? Most people just have a DVD

 

[peche]

Sure you will. Whats a 125Gb Optical drive? Most people just have a DVD

also many ones use DVD burners too and Blue Ray drives are just for popular people now days, am i right?

 

[GeneralSnuggly]

I'm sorry, but instead of judging my pc specs, can you please tell me what i originaly asked for?

 

[Mr.Scott]

I'm sorry, but instead of judging my pc specs, can you please tell me what i originaly asked for?

Yes, you can add memory. Just try to find the same speed, timings and voltage as your original sticks and you should be fine.

 

[Jetster]

Well your motherboard supports it. Your system supports it. You didnt list what memory you have but I see no issue.

 

[CharlieTwoFour]

So, i was thinking of upgrading my pc with another 16 gigs of ram (already have 16 gigs). So i want to upgrade it to 32 gigs, but don't want to replace the set that i have. I know you can do it, but i don't really know if the process of it is too complicated. Or if there's too much to fuck up you know... So right now i have 1600 mHz memory installed (will post a pic of cpuz if that helps). And is there a good medium price memory that would work with currently installed one?

Cheers!

Of course you can. Your motherboard has two dual channel memory ports. 2 of which are already filled. Just ensure that the timing and frequency are the same because the memory frequency that you set in the bios sets an identical frequency to all 4 ram slots. It is recommended that you install identical ram modules for every dual channel. In simple words, you have slots 1,2,3,4 where 1,3 are filled already in dual-channel mode with identical ram modules. 2,4 must be of same frequency and timing as 1,3 but need not be of the same brand.

If you are planning on high overclocking, you will be more secure with all identical rams because the weakest ram fails first and crashes the system. Imagine a transcend value ram and a Corsair Dominator Platinum running together. You obviously cannot push the dominator to its limits as the transcend mangaes to crash your system.

I am running a 4GB Vengeance 1600Mhz and a 4GB Kingston 1866Mhz in dual channel at 2133Mhz with absolutely no problems. But, i cannot push them to 2400Mhz because the vengeance gives up early.

If you plan on running at below 1866Mhz, with stock as 1600Mhz, you should have ABSOLUTELY no problems.

 

[GeneralSnuggly]

Thanks

 

[ThE_MaD_ShOt]

Can you not buy the same as you already have?