Can I mix memory brands?

[ajf]

Currently have 2x 2Gb Corsair Dominator PC2-8500 installed.
Want to add another 2x 2Gb to make 8Gb total and have been offered some Kingston Hyper-X memory PC2-8500.

Both seem to have the same timings: 5-5-5-15

Will I encounter any problems?
System is overclocked e8400, asus p5q pro.

Thanks
Andrew

 

[siumatfung]

no problems mixing brands make sure they are the same voltage rating tho

and if your overclocking you might have to give your nb a light bum because of the extra ram

 

[ajf]

Thank you.
Both are stated as 2.1-2.2v so should be OK.
Thank you for mentioning the nb. I will check that when I install.

Want to run some test virtual servers, hence the bump in memory.

 

[mikkyh]

Can I mix memory brands?

Yes.