F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Could you confirm the details of the rams you're referring to? That way I can check their compatibility for you.

Could you confirm the details of the rams you're referring to? That way I can check their compatibility for you.

Could you confirm the details of the rams you're referring to? That way I can check their compatibility for you.

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The_Op_Reaper
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02-03-2020, 01:49 AM
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Hello, I'm using a laptop with 8GB of RAM. I'm thinking about purchasing another 8GB RAM from Amazon for better dual-channel performance, but I'm uncertain if it will fit or work properly. Both RAM sticks are 3200MHZ and CL 22, yet many online guides differ on compatibility. Some say the RAM won't support dual channels, while others mention the motherboard can adjust it, and a few advise manual timing changes. Not sure how to handle this on a laptop. Thanks for your help!
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The_Op_Reaper
02-03-2020, 01:49 AM #1

Hello, I'm using a laptop with 8GB of RAM. I'm thinking about purchasing another 8GB RAM from Amazon for better dual-channel performance, but I'm uncertain if it will fit or work properly. Both RAM sticks are 3200MHZ and CL 22, yet many online guides differ on compatibility. Some say the RAM won't support dual channels, while others mention the motherboard can adjust it, and a few advise manual timing changes. Not sure how to handle this on a laptop. Thanks for your help!

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Int3x_
Junior Member
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02-03-2020, 08:36 AM
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Uncertain because the Cas latency values vary slightly.
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Int3x_
02-03-2020, 08:36 AM #2

Uncertain because the Cas latency values vary slightly.

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Bro_craft23
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02-03-2020, 11:41 AM
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The mainboard must select the greater latency for every stick.
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Bro_craft23
02-03-2020, 11:41 AM #3

The mainboard must select the greater latency for every stick.

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Bunkey
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02-03-2020, 03:55 PM
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The main guidelines are that any speed combined will automatically match the slowest one. Do you have an alternative to the Samsung modules? You can mix various chip manufacturers, but if you can, look for the same Kingston module using a Hynix chip for optimal compatibility.
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Bunkey
02-03-2020, 03:55 PM #4

The main guidelines are that any speed combined will automatically match the slowest one. Do you have an alternative to the Samsung modules? You can mix various chip manufacturers, but if you can, look for the same Kingston module using a Hynix chip for optimal compatibility.

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TJAWS
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02-03-2020, 07:50 PM
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It should function in dual-channel mode, or it won't at all. From what I understand, it will operate using the faster clock speeds when they are available.
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TJAWS
02-03-2020, 07:50 PM #5

It should function in dual-channel mode, or it won't at all. From what I understand, it will operate using the faster clock speeds when they are available.