[Peptobismol165]

Hello!
Well, I need RAM. I know what kind of RAM is compatible, what type it is, all that good stuff.
The thing I want to know is can I put in two different kinds of RAM chips in my computer? Like two different brands.

-Example:
can I mix 4 gb of DDR3 CONSAIR RAM with 8 Gb of DDR3 ADATA?

OR
Is it ok if they are the same brand?

-Example
4 gb of DDR3 Consair RAM with 8 gb of DDR3 Consair RAM

To sum it all up the question is can I mix RAM or do they have to be the exact same kind?

Thanks!

Edited by Peptobismol165, 03 January 2011 - 06:51 PM.

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To sum it all up the question is can I mix RAM or do they have to be the exact same kind?

Although not optimal it should work. It is always best to have matching memory but unless there is a clock difference or frequency difference you should have no problems.
12 gigs of memory you should have no problem running multiple apps at the same time.

[rshaffer61]

To sum it all up the question is can I mix RAM or do they have to be the exact same kind?

Although not optimal it should work. It is always best to have matching memory but unless there is a clock difference or frequency difference you should have no problems.
12 gigs of memory you should have no problem running multiple apps at the same time.