Combining two distinct brands for memory upgrades?
Combining two distinct brands for memory upgrades?
It won't work with dual channel settings. However, if you only need extra memory and your workload doesn't rely on dual channel, it shouldn't be an issue. In very rare instances, combining memory might lead to instability. To verify, try MemTest86, the Windows Memory Diagnostic utility, or perform a memory check in your laptop's diagnostic options.
Thank you for your message. The issue isn't about the memory type, but rather the additional RAM isn't from Samsung. I'm having trouble selecting the correct memory and haven't tested it yet... Appreciate your understanding.
He’s mistaken; the device should function in dual channel mode, though a complete certainty isn’t assured. The issue with sticks using different chips arises because each stick comes with its own presets, containing timing data and chips that vary. This leads the BIOS to be very cautious, choosing the most compatible timing options between both sticks. In rare situations (extremely uncommon), it might outright reject starting with two distinct sticks. The key factor here is Micron’s brand, as Micron is a major memory producer, meaning their products are generally well supported by BIOSes and motherboard makers—so mixing with Samsung sticks should be fine.