Additional 4GB memory at 2400MHz speed
Additional 4GB memory at 2400MHz speed
Hello! You've started exploring computer hardware and found an old machine you no longer use. It's been gathering dust for a while, but you're thinking about salvaging some RAM. You opened it up and saw a 4GB stick at 2400MHz, while your laptop currently has an 8GB at 2666MHz. You're wondering if adding this extra 4GB would be worthwhile despite the slight speed drop to 2666MHz. It seems like a reasonable trade-off, especially with dual-channel support, but you're not sure if it's noticeable. Thanks!
It depends on your current RAM situation. As you mentioned, switching from 2666 MHz to 2400 MHz will reduce performance slightly. However, you'll also benefit from partial dual-channel support for 8 GB of your 12 GB RAM (if the laptop allows flex mode). ~Note: Since you already own the hardware, I recommend testing it and running benchmarks before and after to gauge the impact.