Different RAM configurations available Various memory sizes offered Multiple options for system performance
Different RAM configurations available Various memory sizes offered Multiple options for system performance
Hey everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I was thinking about increasing my RAM and currently have 16GB of Corsair LXP 3200. I’m wondering if adding another 32GB would work, bringing the total to 48GB. It’s the same model, same speed and timing, just using one Duel Channel at 8-8 and the other at 16-16, filling up all the slots. Would that be fine? Thanks for reading! (P.S.: I’m also doing a lot of work in Adobe.)
it functions across dual channels using the minimum common standard—it operates on 32GB (8GB per stick) initially, but once that reaches capacity, any remaining RAM shifts to single-channel mode from 32 to 48GB. (roughly) When a stick is completely filled, like a 16GB drive, only 8GB of its data stays in dual, while the rest moves to single (more details coming soon if I’m mistaken)
Thanks for clarifying. Based on your setup, each RAM stick has 8GB, and you're using a dual-channel configuration. That means the 8GB sticks will split into two channels, while the 16GB sticks will run in a single channel. So effectively, you’ll have 16GB available, but only one of those channels will be active at a time.
LPX ram performs poorly and behaves inconsistently, often running below its rated speed and with higher-than-expected CAS. Adding another stick might work, but timing and performance could be unusual. It might be better to swap it out entirely for a 64GB configuration.
I handle them well with the xmp profile at 3200, but I was thinking about changing everything to 64GB. The budget is tight, though—I can manage the 32GB option. Maybe I’ll look into that next month; it seems having 48GB total would really help the duel channel for a third of the memory.
Considering this, it makes sense to use 32GB of evenly sized RAM modules, like 4x8GB, and possibly increase to 64GB later if you want to get the most out of it.