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    Can I use two Different RAM brand in Dual Channel Config?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by CGSDR, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    As Subject said, I got a 6GB RAM Config, and I planning to upgrade to 8GB, but there's a problem, which is the RAM that I saw on Amazon, they offer Kington HyperX/A-DATA/G.Skill, and the other 4GB that install on my M14x is Hynix.

    My question obviously can I use the 4GB Kington in the Dual Channel with the 4GB Hynix? And If I have it install, will it sync or run in DC config?

    Note: Kington HyperX Spec/A-DATA/G.Skill is the same as Hynix, they are both 4GB PC3 12800 (DDR3 1600Mhz), the different is just the brand and the look of it.

    EDIT: Another question:

    Do you or Can you suggest any shop that offer cheap but quality RAM that ship internationally? I found some website but they dont ship it to NZ, just US or CA only. If you can give suggestion that would be awesome. Thanks
     
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  2. Simplified

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    Yes, it will work in dualchannel config. There will most likely not be any stability issues. Stress test the ram once you have installed it to verify the stability of the brand mix.
     
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