Compare a 20GB RAM with 4GB + 16GB versus a 16GB RAM with two 8GB modules.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Compare a 20GB RAM with 4GB + 16GB versus a 16GB RAM with two 8GB modules.

Melchio
Junior Member

04-05-2024, 01:56 PM

Consider your storage needs and performance goals. Removing one 4GB stick to add a 16GB stick could leave you with 20GB total, but using two 8GB sticks for dual-channel would provide more bandwidth and better efficiency.

Melchio

04-05-2024, 01:56 PM #1

iThinkitsPlum
Member

04-06-2024, 03:54 AM

The laptop model number can be verified on the HP website regarding suitable RAM configurations. It’s unlikely to be a 16+4 setup.

iThinkitsPlum

04-06-2024, 03:54 AM #2

The laptop model number can be verified on the HP website regarding suitable RAM configurations. It’s unlikely to be a 16+4 setup.

Iburger
Member

191

04-06-2024, 05:44 AM

Upgrade your RAM together to avoid getting stuck in a single channel. Otherwise, you risk performance issues—maybe it won’t work at all, or it might slow down once it fills up.

Iburger

04-06-2024, 05:44 AM #3

Upgrade your RAM together to avoid getting stuck in a single channel. Otherwise, you risk performance issues—maybe it won’t work at all, or it might slow down once it fills up.

kitty_345
Member

04-09-2024, 07:24 PM

Thank you! I've fully utilized the available RAM at 32GB. The system is now running with a 2x16GB g.skill memory setup.

kitty_345

04-09-2024, 07:24 PM #4

Thank you! I've fully utilized the available RAM at 32GB. The system is now running with a 2x16GB g.skill memory setup.