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Can you use these two RAM cards together?

Can you use these two RAM cards together?

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chapi89
Member
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07-16-2023, 12:14 AM
#1
I increased my RAM from 4GB to 16GB and had a question about combining 2x2GB and 2x8GB cards. Here are the relevant CPU-Z images. Let me know if you need more details.
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chapi89
07-16-2023, 12:14 AM #1

I increased my RAM from 4GB to 16GB and had a question about combining 2x2GB and 2x8GB cards. Here are the relevant CPU-Z images. Let me know if you need more details.

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Char1ie_XD
Senior Member
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07-16-2023, 07:05 AM
#2
You're all set, provided the system supports 8GB storage devices.
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Char1ie_XD
07-16-2023, 07:05 AM #2

You're all set, provided the system supports 8GB storage devices.

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DatCircleO_o
Junior Member
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07-16-2023, 06:15 PM
#3
You can discern it by observing signs and understanding the process.
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DatCircleO_o
07-16-2023, 06:15 PM #3

You can discern it by observing signs and understanding the process.

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alerabbit
Posting Freak
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07-18-2023, 06:07 AM
#4
They could both be DDR3. Mixing capacities is fine as long as each memory channel matches at least for DDR3. It's unclear if older systems support this feature. This method is known as flex mode by Intel, while AMD likely uses a similar technology under a different name.
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alerabbit
07-18-2023, 06:07 AM #4

They could both be DDR3. Mixing capacities is fine as long as each memory channel matches at least for DDR3. It's unclear if older systems support this feature. This method is known as flex mode by Intel, while AMD likely uses a similar technology under a different name.

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Cupcake_Rose
Posting Freak
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07-21-2023, 04:29 PM
#5
It’s not necessarily safe to assume you should stick with the 2x8GB configuration. The performance difference suggests the combined setup might be more efficient, so testing both scenarios is recommended before making a final decision.
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Cupcake_Rose
07-21-2023, 04:29 PM #5

It’s not necessarily safe to assume you should stick with the 2x8GB configuration. The performance difference suggests the combined setup might be more efficient, so testing both scenarios is recommended before making a final decision.