Is this extra RAM compatible with my existing ?

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simonpuk

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My system currently has 32Gb of RAM in 2 16Gb modules which are Corsair Vengenance RGB pro modules with the individual part numbers of CMWX16GC3200C16W4.

This is a z390 motherboard with an i9 9900k

For work I need to be able to run several VM's so I am planning to put another 32gb of RAM in there.

I'm trying to work out if this is the same (or compatible) RAM I have in my system so I can match it :

CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 (which is 2 x 16Gb set making 32Gb)

Link : https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...00c16-3200mhz-dual-channel-kit-my-4c7-cs.html

Can anyone confirm if I am buying the correct set please - Will it work (XMP) with my exsiting 32Gb? Many thanks in advance.
 
Corsair has a tendency to have revisions between the same model names which can change the brand\model of chips used on the RAM stick.
Different brands of DDR4 should work together but they may require some tweaking or they may not work at all, it's luck of the draw and can also depend on the Individual MB BIOS.
 
Thanks for the info :)

I have a ROG Strix z390-f GAMING motherboard with an i9 9900k CPU.

Does you happen to know if this board will support 2 x 32GB DIMM's ?

(The ones I was thinking of buying are these : https://www.scan.co.uk/products/64gb...-16-20-20-38-1 )

The board manual only says you can go up to a 16Gb DIMM but I was wondering if any BIOS updates or similar have expanded this ?
 
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categ.../Vengeance-PRO-RGB-Black/p/CMW64GX4M2D3000C16

For whatever reason I can't find the exact same RAM on Corsair's website, but it does say under "tech specs" in the version I linked that it is compatible with 300 and 400 series Intel boards, so I'd assume that your 300 series board would work fine with 32GB DIMMs. I'd update to a recent bios just to be on the safe side, but I wouldn't anticipate any issues.
 
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