4 RAM sticks offer more capacity compared to 2, providing greater overall performance and stability.
4 RAM sticks offer more capacity compared to 2, providing greater overall performance and stability.
Most common motherboards support dual-channel only (quad-channel available only in HEDT). Upgrading to 2x8 or 4x4 doesn't significantly change performance—maybe a slight drop in speed but still within acceptable limits. You can check the processor specifications, which typically list 2 channels. It seems that having two DIMM slots is essentially "multiplexed" on the board, meaning four slots would provide two channels, and eight slots would give four channels.
4 sticks work well unless you're really short on space; they tend to run smoother and never lag, especially on certain titles. The hardware unboxed video confirmed this, and earlier clips proved that using under 50% RAM can boost performance in some games. This suggests a 4x8 32GB DDR3600 configuration is likely the best choice for most situations.
I understand the situation, but I’m not sure how to explain why doubling the capacity might have been a better choice. It seems like the decision came down to cost rather than performance.