Consider testing various channels to see how your RAM performs, rather than mixing capacity sets.
Consider testing various channels to see how your RAM performs, rather than mixing capacity sets.
Hello, your current setup uses two 8GB drives in dual-channel mode. Adding two 16GB drives in the remaining channels could increase your total storage significantly. It should work fine as long as you have enough free space and the drives are compatible with your system. This approach gives you flexibility for future upgrades. Good luck with your gaming and work!
It's not just two additional channels because you're limited to dual channel. You'd have more than 8 and 16 in channel A, and similarly in channel B. Yes, this is typically the preferred method. You can combine capacity without encountering more significant problems than with four dimms.
8+16 tri rank would be perfect, but most 32gb kits are now single rank. This means you’ll get a 16gbit IC and mixing capabilities similar to what you’d expect. Unless you can adjust timings per channel and separate the two kits, the burner screenshot of the RAM ICS will help determine which OEM fits best. Matching ICS should work even if it’s tri or quad rank, as long as the settings align.