Okay, so my brother is building a new computer and he currently has the same RAM as me, the CORSAIR XMS2. He is going to have to use different RAM since he is going AMD, so he is going to give the xms2's to me. Will I have any trouble or anything? Just posting this to make sure nothing bad's going to happen.
Not at all, just turn off your computer, put the RAM in, start up your computer and adjust any settings that needs to be changed in the BIOS and off you go
There can sometimes be issues with using more sticks of RAM due to it putting more strain on the NorthBridge, but that can usually be solved by upping the voltage ever so slightly.
My bets are that you'll be fine, though.
Remember this: If you do run into any issues, me, and the people of OCN will be more than happy to help out.
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