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Different RAM sizes

Different RAM sizes

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SquiggyGamer
Member
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06-05-2022, 04:09 AM
#1
Hey! Your current 16GB RAM is single-channel, but adding an 8GB dual-channel unit should work if it matches your system requirements. Just check compatibility and ensure the total capacity fits your needs.
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SquiggyGamer
06-05-2022, 04:09 AM #1

Hey! Your current 16GB RAM is single-channel, but adding an 8GB dual-channel unit should work if it matches your system requirements. Just check compatibility and ensure the total capacity fits your needs.

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the_one_waffle
Member
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06-05-2022, 05:33 PM
#2
For dual channel setup, all sticks must match in size and speed. With a 16+8 configuration, RAM can operate in mixed mode, meaning half of the 16 GB stick will use dual channel while the other half runs in single channel, and the remaining sticks stay in single channel.
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the_one_waffle
06-05-2022, 05:33 PM #2

For dual channel setup, all sticks must match in size and speed. With a 16+8 configuration, RAM can operate in mixed mode, meaning half of the 16 GB stick will use dual channel while the other half runs in single channel, and the remaining sticks stay in single channel.

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Mispisek
Member
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06-06-2022, 05:17 AM
#3
This applies only to Intel CPUs and chipsets. Performance tends to drop after reaching the dual-channel limit.
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Mispisek
06-06-2022, 05:17 AM #3

This applies only to Intel CPUs and chipsets. Performance tends to drop after reaching the dual-channel limit.

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dleigh16
Junior Member
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06-06-2022, 12:47 PM
#4
You are probably just checking that the latency remains consistent
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dleigh16
06-06-2022, 12:47 PM #4

You are probably just checking that the latency remains consistent

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Begga_Zockt
Junior Member
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06-07-2022, 10:31 PM
#5
It seems some AMD setups support this too. However, I don't suggest it. Even with flex mode enabled, only half of the memory will function in dual-channel (or about two-thirds). @op, as I mentioned earlier, use two identical sticks with matching speed, latency, etc.
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Begga_Zockt
06-07-2022, 10:31 PM #5

It seems some AMD setups support this too. However, I don't suggest it. Even with flex mode enabled, only half of the memory will function in dual-channel (or about two-thirds). @op, as I mentioned earlier, use two identical sticks with matching speed, latency, etc.