Hey guys!

I'm looking to upgrade my RAM. Currently I have 2x4 GB Patriot 1600 CL9 Series.

I want to upgrade @ 16GB, but I don't know if I should buy another pack of 2x4GB Patriot or simply buy some new ones like 2x8 GB

Online reviews are balanced so I'm not sure.

My motherboard is a MSI 970 Gaming.

What would you guys suggest?

thanks!

It's a toss-up as to whether it will work, the new sticks may have a different configuration despite being within the same specifications and won't necessarily be compatible

Thanks!
So I should get a new 16GB.

Do you have any specific/brand suggestions?

had good experience with g.skill and corsair

dat

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231528&cm_re=G.skill_ram-_-20-231-528-_-Product


https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568&cm_re=G.skill_ram-_-20-231-568-_-Product

Are they compatible? if yes which one should I get?

We would need to know what motherboard and CPU you have, to answer any compatibility questions.




/e If you're not sure of the exact model of motherboard, this program will tell us. just post a screenshot of the main page.



Get SPECCY here: http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download
...get the FREE version from the: Piriform Link
...Speccy is a really nice system hardware/temperature, information Utility.
...simply install it...and run the program...then post a screen shot of the main page of the program, when posting a problem/question on these forums.

This post was edited by Ghot on Jan 29 2018 05:04pm

CPU
AMD FX-8350


Motherboard
MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Let me know if you need something else, I can post a screenshot!

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/RvphP6/patriot-memory-pv316g160c9kbl

These will work if you can find them in Canada...

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-pro-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-dram-1866mhz-c9-memory-kit-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-16gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz16gx3m2a1866c9

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-pro-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-dram-1866mhz-c9-memory-kit-cmy16gx3m2a1866c9b


/e All these 16GB kits are tested compatible, with your motherboard and CPU.



/e


Here...just found these in Canada...

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kjzv6h/gskill-memory-f314900cl10d16gbxl



/ee Get this...

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/4vrG3C/gskill-memory-f31866c10d16gsr


https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231611&cm_re=f31866c10d16gsr-_-20-231-611-_-Product ....same stuff, just found the newegg.ca link for you.

This post was edited by Ghot on Jan 29 2018 05:39pm

Thanks for the help!!! ordering it now