Combining various types of RAM can enhance performance and compatibility.

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Combining various types of RAM can enhance performance and compatibility.

Combining various types of RAM can enhance performance and compatibility.

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DarklyThunder
Member

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07-16-2019, 08:07 AM

#1

I've just completed my latest setup. I currently have a 16 GB (two 8 GB) DDR4-3600 RAM package. I still have an unused 8 GB stick from my previous machine, which runs at 3200 MHz. Should I combine both in the BIOS to boost the speed to 3200? Would the slower performance be justified by the additional memory?

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DarklyThunder

07-16-2019, 08:07 AM #1

I've just completed my latest setup. I currently have a 16 GB (two 8 GB) DDR4-3600 RAM package. I still have an unused 8 GB stick from my previous machine, which runs at 3200 MHz. Should I combine both in the BIOS to boost the speed to 3200? Would the slower performance be justified by the additional memory?

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GangstaHappy
Junior Member

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07-22-2019, 03:31 AM

#2

It's not about prioritizing speed above all else.

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GangstaHappy

07-22-2019, 03:31 AM #2

It's not about prioritizing speed above all else.

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esprimer
Junior Member

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07-22-2019, 04:15 AM

#3

This depends on your workload, but you might be able to achieve it between 3200 and 3600.

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esprimer

07-22-2019, 04:15 AM #3

This depends on your workload, but you might be able to achieve it between 3200 and 3600.

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Infallity
Senior Member

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07-23-2019, 08:42 AM

#4

Adding a single extra stick would probably make your system operate in single-channel mode. This isn't ideal for efficiency.

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Infallity

07-23-2019, 08:42 AM #4

Adding a single extra stick would probably make your system operate in single-channel mode. This isn't ideal for efficiency.

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DopeQritz
Junior Member

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07-28-2019, 04:06 AM

#5

He could be using a triple-channel motherboard which enhances speed.

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DopeQritz

07-28-2019, 04:06 AM #5

He could be using a triple-channel motherboard which enhances speed.