Yes, it is possible to use the same exact RAM purchased separately.
Yes, it is possible to use the same exact RAM purchased separately.
Usually they told me that as long as both RAM runs at the same speed and timing, it doesn't matter which brand you choose. Is it acceptable to purchase identical RAM separately instead of buying kits? For instance, buying two 8GB Corsair Vengeance modules at 3000mhz each instead of a kit? Some people warned that there could be compatibility issues because the "version" might differ. I encountered a similar situation with my current PC, which uses 16GB RAM. I bought two 8GB kits that matched exactly in specs, but one kit had a minor timing difference and different version numbers. So far it has worked fine. Now I'm considering buying RAM for a RyZen PC, which can be quite sensitive to RAM. Do you think it's okay to buy them separately? I usually prefer kits, but our local supplier seems to favor single kits and we can't even find quad kits here.
In fact, my current situation is similar... the timing isn't drastically different. I'm not sure exactly what I'm dealing with. I've been trying to grasp RAM for a while and couldn't keep going, because I didn't see any improvement in performance with RyZen games. Now it's late, and I don't have CPU-Z installed. I plan to share a photo tomorrow to clarify what I meant by the timing, and I'd really appreciate your help explaining it. I'm eager to learn more.
If correct, purchasing them separately seems more economical. However, I’ll take the 16GB kit if it’s in stock, but I believe the local distributor is responsible for this oversight. They likely don’t understand the distinctions or the value of RAM in kits. Their focus appears to be on making money rather than technical knowledge. For instance, if I needed a 32GB kit—perhaps two 16GB units—I couldn’t locate it, so I’d have to opt for two 16GB kits (two 8GB) instead. This approach essentially combines two different kits, which some claim isn’t ideal since they haven’t been tested together and might not perform well. Finding any 4x kits is nearly impossible. The worst part is many Kingston HyperX RAM products are only available in single kits.
Yes, purchasing them separately would be more cost-effective since you'd buy each one individually. It also varies with RAM speeds, as higher speeds generally cost more.