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How to expand triple channel memory

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Hello everyone, I'm currently using 3 x 2GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL8T DDR3-1600 CL8-8-8-24 240PIN and I'd like to add another 3 x 2GB sticks. Problem is I can't find them in stock anymore. Can I buy a different model or do they really have to be identical ? What alternatives do I have ?
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

That should work well since they should be able to attain the same timings/frequency at the same (or very similar) voltage. It's rated 1600mhz CAS 9 at 1.5v, should do 1600mhz CAS 8 no problem at 1.6v - 1.65v.

If it were me though I would probably just ditch the 3 sticks you currently have and go with a 3 x 4 GB kit. Not a big price difference, and less sticks = less stress on CPU's memory controller which makes it easier to stabilize overclocking- whether it's CPU speed or attaining higher memory frequency.
    
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