can you mix 2 different ram sticks sizes? b500m MB

[rocketman122]

so at the moment im running 2x16gb 3600 sticks in one pc. alls good. but im thinking about adding a 2nd pc. which means im considering buying 2x32gb 3600.

so im thinking to put 1x16gb and 1x32gb in each pc. so each would have 48gb. possible?

5900XT in one and 5600x in the other. both are b550m boards

 

[flavallee]

It is generally recommended to install matching modules (same brand, same capacity, same speed, etc.) in order to avoid incompatibility issues.

 

[rocketman122]

that doesnt say much. its recommended many things , doesnt mean things arent still able to be done.

my friend told me he used 3 sticks of ram in his older intel mb. and 2 were 1 size and the other was a different size. so its recommended to use 1 2 or 4 sticks, he has run 3 sticks.

 

[torchwood]

i think its more of a marketing stratagy, never had a problem mixing different brands

The major difference's
"run speeds" but as your buying 3600's shoudn't make much difference
(if you bought 3200's then the 3600's would run at 3200 as well)
and Voltage MUST be the same

notes
check the boards specs for slot set-up, ie slot 1 highest ram etc

see that board is W10, if your putting 7 on the new one your gonna have to make a few changes to the Bios and the install Iso