Choose between two 8GB RAM modules or one 16GB stick for better performance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose between two 8GB RAM modules or one 16GB stick for better performance.

10th_Doctor_
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07-08-2018, 02:33 AM

Hello! I just switched from my older 2012 setup to a newer AMD system with a Ryzen 5 2600 overclocked to 4.0Ghz. I’m using an ASUS Prime B450M-K motherboard with 8GB RAM (single channel) and an EVGA GeForce GTX 980. I’m thinking about getting 16GB of RAM now, replacing the current 8GB stick, and I want to know if it’s better to buy one 16GB stick or two 8GB sticks. My motherboard is MATX, so I only have two RAM slots. Any advice would be really helpful!

10th_Doctor_

07-08-2018, 02:33 AM #1

Stunflix
Member

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07-08-2018, 04:02 AM

With Ryzen it's best to choose dual-channel RAM, otherwise your performance drops by about 50%.

Stunflix

07-08-2018, 04:02 AM #2

With Ryzen it's best to choose dual-channel RAM, otherwise your performance drops by about 50%.

Avollon
Junior Member

07-08-2018, 04:21 AM

The two 8GB units will enhance your performance, while the single 16GB model offers flexibility to expand to 32GB RAM later.

Avollon

07-08-2018, 04:21 AM #3

The two 8GB units will enhance your performance, while the single 16GB model offers flexibility to expand to 32GB RAM later.

DarnedUrchin
Junior Member

07-08-2018, 04:47 AM

I believe getting two 8GB sticks would improve performance. I only received a mATX board because my budget was tight, but I plan to upgrade to a full ATX motherboard next year and then add another 32GB. For now, 16GB should suffice. Appreciate the guidance!

DarnedUrchin

07-08-2018, 04:47 AM #4

kfhd
Member

07-08-2018, 05:31 AM

kfhd

07-08-2018, 05:31 AM #5