Discussing increasing RAM further.
Discussing increasing RAM further.
You're looking at a 2x4 DDR3-1600 kit with 8GB total. It's challenging to find another identical set with the same timings and speed, but you could potentially use a similar configuration. The closest match you mentioned was an 8+4GB kit with matching speeds, though it has more capacity. If you buy and install it, ensure the motherboard supports DDR3-1600 and that the RAM sticks are compatible with your system.
Under similar conditions, discrepancies in RAM capacities shouldn't cause major problems. Even with variations in timings or clock speed, the slower modules will adjust to match your system's needs, though this can introduce other complications. I observed that when trying to install 24GB of RAM, the faster configuration automatically throttled itself but also locked out other hardware, rendering it ineffective. Your options seem to be either a 2x8 configuration or a 2x4 setup with manual adjustments. The two modules I tested were quite distinct—one being a 2x4 Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz CL9 and the other a 2x8 Patriot Vipre 1866mhz CL10. The difference was noticeable, possibly due to the wider clock spacing in the CL10 model.