Probably won't be a problem....won't hurt to try.....
 
I've done the same before (wasn't that much RAM but should be ok, imo)
 

i just took out my 4 8 gigs and put in 2 16 gigs. most of the reviews i have read say 2 is better then 4 and the cpu does not work as hard running 2 and my temps dropped about 5 degrees. im not an expert by any means. thats my recent experience

Cool GTX

eagle74
My MB is a GB B550 Aorus Pro V2 with 8 GB sticks in slots A2 & B2 (Ballistix 3200).  I am considering adding 16 GB sticks (same MFR & timing) to A1 & B1.   Are there potential issues with running this config?  I could always just take out the 8 GB sticks & put them in the drawer as spares since I don't really need 48 GB total.

Do Not Mix your RAM sizes .... your asking for headaches, even if it "seems to work"
 
Choose to run 8 GB sticks or 16GB sticks
 
 

OK, That's good advice.  I will only use the 16 GB sticks.  Thanks to all.

A follow up question.  My CPU is R5 5600X & RAM timings are 16-18-18-36.  Is it worth considering the low latency options like the G Skill 14-14-14-34 or is that asking for more trouble?

eagle74
A follow up question.  My CPU is R5 5600X & RAM timings are 16-18-18-36.  Is it worth considering the low latency options like the G Skill 14-14-14-34 or is that asking for more trouble?

Benchmark runs - for best score possible = yes, it can help & you want to run 2 RAM modules for best speed
 
Gaming = I doubt it would impact FPS - at all or significantly - 1 or 2 FPS, only if RAM was the slowest part of your PC - Is My Guess

freakdaddy64
i had the 5600x with 4 8 gig sticks cas 14 with no problems but once in awhile i got a dram light on mobo and dont know what caused it. but i have switched to 2 16 gig sticks for another reason cas 16. and in running the r7 5800x3d now.

How are you liking the 5800X3D as compared to the 5600X?  I toyed with the idea of getting one but I game at 1080p, 60 FPS & my system runs well with anything you throw at it. . .so far.

5800x3d  is running well it is 105 watt cpu 5600x is 95 watt and the 5800x3d is known to run hotter and it does. i was running a nzxt x73 360 aio in a nzxt 710i case and never had cooling issue. i changed cases to a corsair 5000d airflow case when i got 5800x3d and tempd were great, then i updated bios and temps soared but were stable and my nzxt cam software was not reconizing my aio so i sent it back to nzxt for rma and bought a noctua nh 12s dual fan chromemax air coolerwhich is working fine. nzxt stepped up and sent me a brand new x73 rgb and got ti yesterday. i have an asus b550 f mobo and i found some chnages i could make in the bios and it keeps the 5800x3d nice and cool so im not sure when or if ill put the aio back on it. if you only running 60fps id stay with that 5600x its a solid performer and i kept mine in case i have any issues i think its a great cpu and i think small upgrades you dont really notice. and im running a evga rtx 3090 ftw3 ultra so my fps is rocking. if you decide to go 5800x3d like i did just have decent cooling for it.whats you pc specs.

i would think you would be getting alot more fps with that cpu and gpu. whats the refresh on monitor.my nephews both have best buy prebuilt pc with 5600g cpu and 3060 gpu and they cranking 140 150 fps in warzone in 1440p.