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2x16GB memory at 3200Mhz or 1x16GB at 2666Mhz plus another 1x4GB at 2666Mhz

2x16GB memory at 3200Mhz or 1x16GB at 2666Mhz plus another 1x4GB at 2666Mhz

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Tilly18
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10-23-2016, 03:51 PM
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I have two options in mind, but I’m unsure which fits best. Right now I’m running 2x4GB at 2666Mhz with dual channels. I’m considering upgrading my RAM, and there are a few choices: go with 16GB at 3200Mhz (two 8GB modules) or upgrade to 20GB in one package (either 1x4 or 1x16 at the same speed). I understand 16GB is solid for gaming, but I’m not sure if the extra 4GB adds enough value since I stream frequently and handle many background tasks. Below is my dxdiag file if anyone needs to see my specs. This machine is a laptop, not a desktop. dxdiag.txt
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Tilly18
10-23-2016, 03:51 PM #1

I have two options in mind, but I’m unsure which fits best. Right now I’m running 2x4GB at 2666Mhz with dual channels. I’m considering upgrading my RAM, and there are a few choices: go with 16GB at 3200Mhz (two 8GB modules) or upgrade to 20GB in one package (either 1x4 or 1x16 at the same speed). I understand 16GB is solid for gaming, but I’m not sure if the extra 4GB adds enough value since I stream frequently and handle many background tasks. Below is my dxdiag file if anyone needs to see my specs. This machine is a laptop, not a desktop. dxdiag.txt

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10-23-2016, 06:19 PM
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Avoid the additional 4GB. You'll receive 8GB in dual channel and 12GB in single channel, though performance will be reduced by half.
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greeneD
10-23-2016, 06:19 PM #2

Avoid the additional 4GB. You'll receive 8GB in dual channel and 12GB in single channel, though performance will be reduced by half.

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