Combining different RAM manufacturers
Combining different RAM manufacturers
Hello, your new Asrock Deskmini A300 comes with a Ryzen 3200G and 8GB of 2400MHz Kingston RAM. Since Ryzen APUs perform better with dual-channel memory, you can definitely upgrade to another stick from Crucial or Corsair. Just ensure the new RAM matches the system requirements. As for bottlenecks, the current setup should work well unless you exceed the memory limits.
The setup should function properly under theory. Ensure the same speed/CAS as the other for XMP, otherwise they may run slower than intended. Mixing RAM is generally fine out of the box, though it's uncommon when it doesn't.
You're free to use any stick. 99.999% should work fine. Just ensure the speed matches, the rest will adapt automatically. That stick is pretty easy to locate—just look for a duplicate.
It functions well in most situations, with the quickest RAM automatically adjusting to align with the slower one.
Consider discarding the Kingston RAM or reselling it for around ten dollars while purchasing a $45 2x8GB DDR4 3200/16GB setup. With an APU, graphics performance hinges heavily on RAM speed, so fast memory is essential. DDR4 2400 becomes a significant limitation, especially with dual-channel configurations. A single-channel DDR4 2400 might leave your system lagging behind older hardware!