Question 1

Will this memory work with Gigabyte Motherboard model GA-78LMT-USB3?

Accepted Answer

A lot of the time Motherboard manufacturers will provide a list of RAM DIMMs that have been verified with their boards. Check that list for the info you seek.

Question 2

I have a Lenovo H420 desktop with an Intel G620 processor and 6GB memory.  I have installed a new power supply, NVidia GE Force graphics card, and a Creative sound card.  I would like to know what would be the best way to increase performance - a new processor or more memory?  Or both?  The computer (as is) works great for all my applications except my Autokitchen design software.

Accepted Answer

I think for the software you are using the memory would make the most difference. I have 16GB for using Photoshop CS6, goes without a hitch. The memory is more important than the speed in that program

Question 3

Will this memory work in a hp 500-336 it has a 4gb  pc3-12800 ddr3-1600  in it ?

Accepted Answer

It should. I put it in a dell with ddr3 ram with out an issue.

Question 4

Does this kit require XMP to reach the rated speed?

Accepted Answer

No, as far as I understand, this is the standard speed for this kind of chip set. I didn't had to do anything about the speed. According to CPU-Z this speed is running on my work desktop. No XMP activated.

Question 5

I'm wondering if this stick will be compatible with a stick I already own of: (PC3-12800 8Gx1 Plug and play)
Would one stick work with a stick I own that also reads "Plug and play"? Same Voltages, same timings, same latency's, and all. I can support up to 16GB system memory, in a dual slot setup; To 1.5v per slot as written.  So I assume there's no difference to compatibility, but I want to be sure.

Item here  =  "F3-1600C11S-8GNT ~ DDR3 1600 CL11-11-11-28 1.50v : PC3-12800 8Gx1" [Not Plug and play]
Owned stick = "F3-1600C11S-8GNT ~ DDR3 1600 CL11-11-11-28 1.50v : PC3-12800 8Gx1 Plug and play" [Plug and play]

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can mix and match any ram as long as it's the same class of DDR(X)
The size, voltages and timings are unimportant in this factor.
Matching those can help in activating dual channel capabilities, however for garunteed dual channel performance you should try to match brands, and even try to buy some off the same production line.
Tl;Dr
Yes, as long as it's DDR(x) matching you can combine them

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