Can I use 2x4gb and 2x8gb ram together?

If you’re MB has support for that amount of ram then YES it’s safe and NO-PROBLEM-AT-ALL. Just mount them 8,4, 8, 4 for maximum compatibility.

Can you combine 2 of the same ram kits?

Can You Mix Different RAM Brands? In short, the answer to this question is: yes. No matter the brand, speed, and size of the RAM, you theoretically can get it to work on your system; though it may prove to be problematic. Also, depending on the setup & workload, you may not even notice a difference in performance.

Can I mix 2x8gb ram with 2x16gb ram?

yes, you can put a couple of 16GB modules on the other couple of empty memory slots as long as they are same size in couples.

Can you add more ram sticks later?

While it is often possible to add a single new RAM module in most computers, adding two or four at a time could make the system run faster and experience fewer random “hiccups”. 4 – Even some older computers can benefit greatly from RAM upgrades, specially if you’re planning to ditch Windows and replace it with Linux.

Is it OK to use same exact RAM but bought separately?

yes, it should be alright, just make sure to buy (as you said) the EXACT same.

Can you put two 16GB RAM together?

Can you buy 2 sets of 2x8gb RAM?

Yes, it’s very nearly perfectly safe, even if they’re different kits from different manufacturers running at different speeds, as long as you follow the directions in the motherboard’s manual.

What does 16GB 2x8gb mean?

Yes it means It has two 8gb sticks which total 16gb.

What is the difference between 2×4 and 2×8 sticks of RAM?

For example, if the 2×4 kit is DDR4-2400 CL14 while the 2×8 kit is DDR4-3000 CL15, all sticks will run at DDR4-2400 CL15. 2. Do research on your motherboard. Some motherboards have issues when all 4 RAM slots are populated, especially true with Ryzen Threadripper at launch.

Can I add 24GB of RAM to a 16GB RAM slot?

You surely can. 16GB is plenty by today’s standard. Whatever RAM you aren’t using is considered wasted. If I get the same exact model of ram but 2x16gb sticks can I add it to the two free ram slots making it a total of 24gb of ram? Doesn’t have to be exact model, just DDR4 2133, with similar or better timings. Eh, that would be a total of 36GB.

Is 2×8 RAM enough?

& I said the price drops daily, not that it’s already valueless. 2×8 is not only enough, but safer because of incompatibility between kits and differing RAM. Nothing wrong with using both kits, but it’s not beneficial and could produce errors.

How much RAM do I need for a RAM kit?

Rams work best when intalled in the cofiguration that the kit was set as. Go with the 2x4GB + 2x8GB, you’re on s1151 so you’ll keep it for awhile yet you may as well top it up to 24GB for such a minimal cost.