Same brand, distinct model from another version.
Same brand, distinct model from another version.
You can still use the non-RGB stick with your system, but pairing it with another RGB stick won’t give you more RAM. If you want to upgrade to 32GB, it’s best to replace the existing stick entirely. Corsair no longer makes the 1x16GB model, so buying a new one is your only option.
I'd recommend just buying a 2x16GB kit versus trying to just buy 1 stick and run dual channel. Price wise, its only another $30 or so and I think its worth it over the latter. No matter how well you try to match two separate sticks, it'll never be guaranteed to work 100% compared to a factory 2x16GB kit. Otherwise, it doesn't matter. You either have a factory guaranteed 2x16GB kit or two different 16GB kits that may work. So pick whatever is close enough if you're not planning on getting a 2x16GB kit.
I agree. That said, I am running two non-identical 2x8 kits at XMP speeds without an issue, and I have had way worse memory configs in the past that have not presented issues. Just remember that there is some risk and buying a 2x16 kit will be more likely to be perfectly stable.
This clip reflects the typical behavior on any machine from the mid to late DDR4 era of CPUs and motherboards.
I bypassed the details (ignored the comments) and it makes sense. I used 2x2+2x4GB sticks on my DDR3 board once, but I’m not sure what settings they were using. I did it because I needed extra RAM and couldn’t afford the more expensive options. My current configuration is the same, just because I’m budget-friendly.
Stay smart and avoid shortcuts. Thinking outside the box has boundaries, especially if it pushes too far into trade-offs.
I enjoy being resourceful, when it comes to saving other people's money like my employer. There's obviously a limit to that if you start making severe compromises that cut too deep into the advantage that saving money creates. Understanding that and executing it effectively in my opinion is the difference between being resourceful and being cheap.
I understand your perspective, yes. However, if I purchase an inexpensive item that doesn’t function properly and only works somewhat, I’m satisfied. It’s disappointing if it fails completely, though I sometimes manage to repurpose it in another way.
It seems you're expressing frustration about feeling like you're gambling excessively rather than just being budget-conscious.