Will this different ram kits work?

produde1999

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i currently have ddr3 2x4gb 1600mhz 1.5v (gskill ripjaws)

my mobo has 2 black ram slots and 2 blue ram slots

will adding a 4gb ddr3 1600mhz 1.5v work?

using m5a99x evo r2 am3+ mobo

thx in adv
 

superzheny

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i currently have ddr3 2x4gb 1600mhz 1.5v (gskill ripjaws)

my mobo has 2 black ram slots and 2 blue ram slots

will adding a 4gb ddr3 1600mhz 1.5v work?

using m5a99x evo r2 am3+ mobo

thx in adv

Chances are it will work but will only run in single channel
 

Koenig168

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You will be better off with another 2X4GB to maintain the dual channel.

3X4GB will work with a speed drop due to single channel.
 
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