Quad Channel Memory: Using 2 x (2 x 8Gb) kit

[Vodkilla]

Hi all,

Currently I am using only 2 x 8gb RAM dual channel kit on my X99 platform.

Is it advisable if I add on 2 x 8gb RAM dual channel kit to run quad channel instead of getting a 4 x 8gb RAM quad channel kit? (same manufacturer and spec)

From my limited knowledge, quad channel kits are tested to run compatible as a kit.

Any risk if I use 2 packages of 2 x 8gb dual channel kits (for quad channel) since the 2 packages havent been tested together?

 

[royfrosty]

There is no risk if you intend to run 2x 8gb.

There is no need to run quad channel if you do not need.

But why would you buy a x99 and run 2 slots of ram only?

 

[Vodkilla]

I wasn't familiar with memory configurations previously.

I guess it's fine to mix 2 kits of same specs ram then!