4 units of 4GB RAM or 2 sets of 8GB RAM

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop 4 units of 4GB RAM or 2 sets of 8GB RAM

Kaitel_YT
Junior Member

01-31-2016, 10:26 AM

Purchasing two additional 4GB sticks won’t affect your performance. It’s a good idea.

Kaitel_YT

01-31-2016, 10:26 AM #1

Purchasing two additional 4GB sticks won’t affect your performance. It’s a good idea.

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02-02-2016, 08:41 AM

This applies when the new sticks match the original timing and frequency. Higher speeds may be better but can lead to issues. Lower speeds would reduce performance and might cause instability as well, since the RAM must keep up with the slowest stick.

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siaowpaow
Junior Member

02-04-2016, 02:21 AM

They will match all the components exactly—same modules, frequency, timing, brand, and even color.

siaowpaow

02-04-2016, 02:21 AM #3

They will match all the components exactly—same modules, frequency, timing, brand, and even color.

HotRaisin
Junior Member

02-04-2016, 07:18 AM

Ensure full functionality by verifying XMP post-installation.

HotRaisin

02-04-2016, 07:18 AM #4

Ensure full functionality by verifying XMP post-installation.